Nodal Capacity in thermal analyses (Simcenter Samcef Thermal)

In Simcenter Samcef thermal analyses, you can use the Nodal Capacity element or simulation object to define thermal capacities on nodes.

• In a FEM, you can define a Nodal Capacity [T237] element. You can specify its Mass or Volume. You can define its Surface Flux (SFLU), Surface Convection (SCON), and the Surface Radiation (SRAD). This creates a Simcenter Samcef CAPA element.

• In a Simulation file, you can use a Nodal Capacity simulation object. It offers the same capabilities as the Nodal Capacity [T237] element, but with the simulation object you can directly define the capacity-related boundary conditions: Convection constraint, Surface Flux, Volume Flux loads, or Radiation load.

Where do I find it?

0D Mesh command

Application	Pre/Post
Prerequisite	A FEM file as the work part and the displayed partSimcenter Samcef as the specified solver
Command Finder	0D Mesh

Nodal Capacity simulation object

Application	Pre/Post
Prerequisite	A Simulation file as the work part and the displayed partSimcenter Samcef as the specified solverThermal as the analysis typeHeat Transfer as the solution type
Simulation Navigator	Right-click Simulation Objects→New Simulation Object→Nodal Capacity

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Nodal Capacity Element dialog box (Simcenter Samcef Thermal)

Nodal Capacity dialog box (Simcenter Samcef Thermal)

Nodal Capacity in thermal analyses (Simcenter Samcef Thermal), Simcenter 3D 2021.1 Series

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