The System Coupling Tutorials package provides instructions on how to use Ansys System Coupling to set up and run coupled multiphysics analyses, integrating different physics solvers and/or static data sources into a single simulation. When two or more analyses are coupled, an examination of their combined results can capture more complex interactions than an examination of those results in isolation, producing more accurate results and yielding an optimal solution.
For each tutorial case, coupling participant physics are set up to the point that each participant problem can be solved independently. As part of each tutorial, you will complete each participant's coupling setup, create and solve the co-simulation in the System Coupling GUI, and review a summary of System Coupling's postprocessing output.
The following tutorials are available:
Coil-and-Core Induction Heating Co-Simulation (Maxwell-Mechanical)
This tutorial uses a coil-and-core case to demonstrate a steady/transient electromagnetic-thermal induction heating co-simulation between volumes with Maxwell and Mechanical coupling participants. Features participant update frequency controls.
Bar-and-Coil Induction Heating Co-Simulation (Maxwell-Fluent)
This tutorial uses a bar-and-coil case to demonstrate a steady/transient electromagnetic-thermal induction heating co-simulation between volumes with Maxwell and Fluent coupling participants. Features motion on coupled bodies, time-dependent motion and excitations, and participant mesh updates and remapping per step.
Bus Bar Electromagnetic-Thermal Co-Simulation (Maxwell-Mechanical)
This tutorial uses a bus-bar case to demonstrate a steady electromagnetic-thermal co-simulation between volumes with Maxwell and Mechanical coupling participants. Features time-averaged transient electromagnetic results.
Permanent Magnet Electric Motor Co-Simulation (Maxwell-Fluent)
This tutorial uses an electric-motor case to demonstrate a steady electromagnetic-thermal co-simulation between planar surfaces and volumes with Maxwell and Fluent coupling participants. Features an axial model segment, time-averaged transient electromagnetic results, and an alternate version with a rotating solid zone.
Reed Valve FSI Co-Simulation with Partial Setup Export from Workbench (Fluent-Mechanical)
This tutorial uses a reed-valve case to demonstrate a transient fluid-structure interaction (FSI) between volumes with Fluent and Mechanical coupling participants with a Workbench work flow. Features contact detection and stabilization.
Oscillating Plate FSI Co-Simulation with Partial Setup Export from Workbench (CFX-Mechanical)
This tutorial uses an oscillating plate case to demonstrate a transient fluid-structure interaction (FSI) between surfaces with CFX and Mechanical coupling participants. Features export of a partial coupling setup from Workbench.
Convection Heating of Tank Fluid Using Fluent, an FMU, and System Coupling
This tutorial demonstrates a transient two-way fluid-thermal simulation of the convection heating of the fluid in a tank with Functional Mock-up Unit (FMU) and Fluent coupling participants. The model consists of a fluid-filled cylindrical tank with a heating source, a temperature sensor, and a thermostat.
Tip: If you plan on completing multiple System Coupling tutorials, you can download all the tutorial files in a single archive, available under Tutorials on the System Coupling 2024 R2 help page.