B.4. Conduction Settings File Format

This section describes the format of the .csv files that can define conduction settings. The following is an example of such a file:

Zone ID,Zone Name,Enable-Shell? (1/0),Layer Number,Material,Layer Thickness (m),Heat Generation Rate (w/m3)
6,wall-1,1,1,aluminum,0.02,0
6,wall-1,1,2,aluminum,0.02,0
7,wall-2,1,1,aluminum,0.05,0
10,wall-6,1,1,aluminum,0.02,0
10,wall-6,1,2,aluminum,0.02,0
8,wall-4,0,1,aluminum,0.02,0
9,wall-5,0,1,aluminum,0,0

When creating or editing a file that defines the conduction settings, note the following:

  • The file can be created from nothing using a text editor or spreadsheet program, as long as it adheres to the format described in this section. An easier alternative is to apply some sample conduction definitions using the Conduction Manager Dialog Box, generate a file using the Write... button, and then edit the file using a text editor or spreadsheet program.

  • The file must be a comma-delimited ASCII file.

  • The first line contains the column headings shown in the previous example, and then each of the subsequent lines define the settings for a conduction zone/shell layer.

  • The zone IDs, zone names, layer numbers, and materials must correspond to those that exist in the intended case file.

  • The layer thicknesses must be positive, nonzero values.

  • Information will not be written for any wall that defines the heat generation rate using a UDF.

  • Fluent always writes conduction files in SI units. If you are using non-SI units, Fluent will do the necessary conversions when the file in re-read.