11.5.1. General Considerations

  • Domain interfaces should typically be placed midway between the rotor and stator for turbomachinery cases.

  • To avoid numerical errors, the aspect ratio of elements on the domain interface should be between 0.1:1 and 10:1, as measured by x/y in Figure 11.2: Element Aspect Ratio at Domain Interface.

  • Where circular domain interfaces exist, they must be axisymmetric in shape as shown in Figure 11.3: Impeller/Volute.

    Figure 11.2: Element Aspect Ratio at Domain Interface

    Element Aspect Ratio at Domain Interface