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Volume Flux (Simcenter Samcef)

With the Volume Flux load, you can apply heat per unit of volume to 3D elements, 2D elements, edges of 2D elements, or 1D elements. The load can be time and/or temperature dependent. You can also define a spatially distributed load.

Where do I find it?

To define the volume flux, do one of the following:

  • In the Simulation Navigator, right-click Load ContainerNew LoadVolume Flux.

  • In the Simulation Navigator under a solution, right-click LoadsNew LoadVolume Flux.

  • Choose Home tab→Loads and Conditions group→Volume Flux .

  • Select geometry. Right-click and choose Create LoadVolume Flux.

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Volume Flux dialog box (Simcenter Samcef Thermal)

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Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/289054037/PL20200601120302950.advanced/xid1131605 · retrieved 2026-07-17