Chapter 1: Basic Fluid Flow

This chapter describes the theoretical background for some of the basic physical models that Ansys Fluent provides for fluid flow.

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Models for flows in moving zones (including sliding and dynamic meshes) Flows with Moving Reference Frames and Flows Using Sliding and Dynamic Meshes
Models for turbulence Turbulence
Models for heat transfer (including radiation) Heat Transfer
Models for species transport and reacting flows Species Transport and Finite-Rate ChemistryComposition PDF Transport
Models for pollutant formation Pollutant Formation
Models for discrete phase Discrete Phase
Models for general multiphase Multiphase Flows
Models for melting and solidification Solidification and Melting
Models for porous media, porous jumps, and lumped parameter fans and radiators Cell Zone and Boundary Conditions in the User’s Guide.