Method for modelling three dimension objects and simulation of fluid flow
US6096088A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C33/3842
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for simulating fluid flow within a three dimensional object having first and second generally opposed surfaces. The method includes: matching each element of the first surface with an element of the second surface between which a reasonable thickness may be defined, wherein matched elements of the first surface constitute a first set of matched elements and matched elements of the second surface constitute a second set of matched elements, specifying a fluid injection point, and performing a flow analysis using each set of the matched elements. In this way, the injection point is linked to all locations on the first and second surfaces from which flow may emanate such that resulting flow fronts along the first and second surfaces are synchronized.
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