This course is designed for new Flownex users and provides a structured introduction to thermal-fluid system modelling. Through practical examples, participants will become familiar with the Flownex environment and learn essential simulation techniques.
COURSE VIDEO DURATION
MODULES REQUIRED
Session 1: 9 minutes
Session 2: 11 minutes
Session 3: 6 minutes
Session 4: 13 minutes Total: 40 minutes Recommended time needed to complete the course: 3 hours
Fownex modules required – modules will be provided for 3 days to complete the training.
Thermal fluid module
Advanced thermal fluid module
Design and analysis module
POWER GENERATION
DATA CENTRES
PROCESS PLANT
Boiler Design Engineer
Steam Cycle Engineer
Nuclear Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer
Turbine Performance Engineer
Power Plant Systems Engineer
Thermal Systems Engineer
Heat Recovery Engineer
Energy Efficiency Analyst
HVAC Simulation Engineer
Process Design Engineer
Heat Exchanger Design Engineer
Utilities Engineer
Two-Phase Flow
Simulation Specialist
TRAINING SESSIONS
SESSION 1
Interpret data points from the two-phase dome
Explore how enthalpy, entropy, and quality affect fluid behaviour
Apply mass and energy balances in a practical exercise to connect theory with Flownex simulation
SESSION 2
Explore the Homogeneous Equilibrium Model simulation model used in Flownex
Define and apply boundary conditions for two-phase flow
Reinforce understanding of two-phase pressure loss through a practical exercise
SESSION 3
Explore how two-phase heat transfer mechanisms in boiling and condensation are simulated in Flownex
Model components for heat transfer in two-phase networks
Build and simulate a basic Rankine cycle with modelling in Flownex
SESSION 4
Review solutions from the exercises in Sessions 1–3
Important considerations in methodology and reasoning when modelling two-phase systems
Flownex specific tips, common pitfalls, and best practices in two-phase simulation