30.3. Local Shear Rate

Ansys Polyflow can calculate the local shear rate () on the part of the domain where the velocity field has been calculated. The shear rate is given by

(30–2)

The procedure for specifying the calculation of the local shear rate is as follows:

  1. Create a new sub-task.

      Create a sub-task

    1. Select Postprocessor as the sub-task type.

        Postprocessor

    2. When prompted, enter a name for the postprocessor sub-task.

  2. In the F.E.M. Task Postprocessor menu, select Local shear-rate.

      Local shear-rate

    Ansys Polydata will tell you where the calculation will be performed. You can click OK to continue.

    No additional parameters or boundary conditions are required.