Post-processing Macro (Simcenter Samcef Thermal)

You can use the Post-Processing Macro simulation object to request the computation of specific results on a selection of elements (Macro Element for Elements type), or on faces/edges (Macro Element for Faces/Edges type).

For instance, you can compute the average temperature variation rate on selected elements or the total capacitive flux on a selection of faces.

When you define a Post-Processing Macro object, you create a Samcef macro element that you place on the model (Position parameter). An extra node is created at this position.

Post-Processing Macro on elements

When you create a Post-Processing Macro object of the Macro Element for Elements type and select 2D membranes, you can use the Position (FACE) list to select the Top of the Support or the Bottom of the Support position for the selected 2D membrane.

You can also select the n/a option to create a macro that does not promote the top or the bottom of the 2D membranes. Therefore, the macro computes global results over the entire thickness of the membranes.

When you create a Post-Processing Macro object of the Macro Element for Elements type, you can request the following results on the elements:

Group	Results
Applied Heat Loads	Applied Surface Power, Convection Power, Resultant Radiation Power, Absorbed Radiation Power, Emitted Radiation Power, Applied Volume Power.Enabled by default: Total Applied Power.
Structural	Volume of the Macro Element, Mass of the Macro Element.Enabled by default: Minimum Temperature, Maximum Temperature.
Average	Capacity Weighted Average Temperature, Mass Weighted Average Temperature, Volume Integrated Volumetric Capacity.
Global	Internal Power, Externally Applied Power, Capacitive Power, Capacitive Energy (Time Integrated Capacitive Power).

On the macro's node, you can also request the following result:

Group	Results
Result on Node	Enabled by default: Average Temperature

You can select the Thermo-couple option to force the macro's node to act as a thermocouple. For more information, see the THCP parameter of the Samcef macro element.

Post-Processing Macro on faces/edges

When you create a Post-Processing Macro object of the Macro Element for Faces/Edges type, you can request the following results:

Group	Results
Applied Heat Loads	Applied Surface Power, Convection Power, Resultant Radiation Power, Absorbed Radiation Power, Emitted Radiation Power, Applied Volume Power.Enabled by default: Total Applied Power.

Where do I find it?

Application	Pre/Post
Prerequisite	A Simulation file as the work part and displayed partSimcenter Samcef as the specified solverA Heat Transfer as the solution type
Command Finder	Post-Processing Macro
Simulation Navigator	Right-click Simulation Objects→New Simulation Object→Post-Processing Macro

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