This two-way fluid-structural interaction (FSI) tutorial is based on a transient reed valve co-simulation with two-way data transfers. Mechanical performs a transient-structural analysis and Fluent performs a transient fluid-flow analysis, while System Coupling coordinates the simultaneous execution of their solvers and the data transfers between their coupled surface regions.
The tutorial workflow begins in Workbench and finishes in the System Coupling GUI, as follows:
Complete a partial setup (participant setups) in Workbench and then export the setup.
Open the exported setup in the System Coupling GUI to complete the setup and execute the solution.
The following sections walk you through the steps of co-simulation setup, execution, and postprocessing: