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Ansys Mesh Introduction
Ansys Mesh Introduction
Mesh Quality
Introduction to ANSYS
Meshing
θ −θ
θ max
• Skewness = maxθmax −θe , e min
θ min
180 − θe θe
Where θe is the equiangular face/cell (60 for
tets and tris, and 90 for quads and hexas)
• Applies to all cell and face shapes
0 1
• Used for prisms and pyramids
Perfect Worst
Aspect Ratio
(max,avg)CSKEW=(0.912,0.291)
Example (max,avg)CAR=(62.731,7.402)
Mesh 1
VzMIN≈-90ft/min
VzMAX≈600ft/min
(max,avg)CSKEW=(0.801,0.287)
(max,avg)CAR=(8.153,1.298)
Mesh 2
VzMIN≈-100ft/min
VzMAX≈400ft/min
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| Mesh Statistics |
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Domain Name: Air Duct
Good
Minimum Orthogonality Angle [degrees] = 20.4 ok (OK)
Maximum Aspect Ratio = 13.5 OK
Maximum Mesh Expansion Factor = 700.4 !
Domain Name: Water Pipe
Minimum Orthogonality Angle [degrees] = 32.8 ok
Acceptable
Maximum Aspect Ratio = 6.4 OK (ok)
Maximum Mesh Expansion Factor = 73.5 !
Global Mesh Quality Statistics :
Minimum Orthogonality Angle [degrees] = 20.4 ok Questionable
Maximum Aspect Ratio = 13.5 OK (!)
Maximum Mesh Expansion Factor = 700.4 !
• CAD Issues
– Small edges, sharp edges and faces
– Small gaps/passages between edges and faces
– Unconnected geometry entities
• Mesh Resolution
and Distribution
– Geometry with
abrupt changes,
discontinuities
and/or small gaps
may require more
resolution, and
– Mesh distribution
where appropriate to
be able to predict
physical conditions
Inappropriate
resolution and
distribution may lead
to large cell size
change, aspect ratio
and/or skewness
• Meshing Method
– Inappropriate usage of Meshing Method (Automatic, Tetrahedrons, Sweep, MultiZone
and CFX-Mesh) may lead to large skewness
– The selection of the Meshing Method depends on the geometry and application
– It is a good practice to use Show the Sweepable Bodies under the Mesh object in the
Tree Outline
– Many applications may take advantage of Patch Conforming and Sweep Meshing Method
• Inflation
Inappropriate:
– Surface mesh
quality
– Choice of the
inflation surfaces
– Inflation Option
– Inflation algorithm
(layer compression
or stair-stepping)
– Inflation
parameters
– Advanced Inflation
Options Affected Inflation
• General Recommendations
– A volume mesh may be considered inacceptable if it satisfies one or more the
following conditions:
• Very high skewness for FLUENT meshes(> 0.98)
• Degenerate cells (skewness ~ 1)
• High aspect ratio cells
• Negative volumes