2.9. Input Data & Setup

The equations shown in the last section can be resolved and equivalent results can be calculated by Rocky considering the same input data and boundary conditions. The input parameters for this verification case setup are presented in Table 2.3: Verification case input parameters..

Table 2.3: Verification case input parameters.

ParameterValueUnit

Physical Model:

Thermal ModelEnabled

-

Gravity (X)0
Gravity (Y)0
Gravity (Z)0

Wall Geometry (Outer Sphere):

Diameter100
Triangle Size12.5

Solid Properties (Wall Geometry - Outer Sphere):

Constant Surface Temperature2000
Material Density7850
Material Specific Heat500
Material Emissivity1.0-

Solver Parameters:

Simulation Duration

30


 

2.9.1. External Module

This verification case makes use of an external module called Thermal Radiation, which enables additional Rocky solver capabilities. This ready-to-use module can be downloaded from the Rocky Customer Portal. The module parameters considered for this case are presented in Table 2.4: Thermal Radiation module parameters..

Table 2.4: Thermal Radiation module parameters.

ParameterValueUnit
Module Version 20.0-
Geometries Screening Distance10
Particles Screening Distance10
Start Time0
Stop Time30