Output of Thermal Analysis
After running a thermal study, you can plot the following quantities:
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TEMP = Temperature
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GRADX = Temperature gradient in the X-direction of the selected reference geometry
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GRADY = Temperature gradient in the Y-direction of the selected reference geometry
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GRADZ = Temperature gradient in the Z-direction of the selected reference geometry
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GRADN = Resultant temperature gradient
GRADN = [(GRADX)2 + (GRADY)2 + (GRADZ)2](1/2)
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HFLUXX = Heat flux in the X-direction of the selected reference geometry
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HFLUXY = Heat flux in the Y-direction of the selected reference geometry
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HFLUXZ = Heat flux in the Z-direction of the selected reference geometry
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HFLUXN = Resultant heat flux
HFLUXN = [(HFLUXX)2 + (HFLUXY)2 + (HFLUXZ)2](1/2)
Where:
X, Y, and Z refer to the global coordinate system. If you choose a reference geometry, these directions refer to the selected reference entity.
The program also lists the heat power or heat energy (for transient thermal analysis only) of the thermal equilibrium calculations.