Generating a Mesh

Once you have finished designing your model, you need to generate the computational mesh that is used as the basis of the solution procedure. The mesh consists of discrete elements located throughout the computational region. Within each element, Icepak solves the equations that govern the flow and heat transfer in the model.

A good computational mesh is essential for a successful and accurate solution. If the overall mesh is too coarse, the resulting solution may be inaccurate. If the overall mesh is too fine, the computational cost may become prohibitive. In summary, the cost and accuracy of the solution are directly dependent on the quality of the mesh.

For Icepak designs, you must define mesh regions, including the outer geometry representing the cabinet. Within the cabinet geometry, you can select individual geometric objects in the history tree and define them as mesh regions with their own mesh settings.