Non-conformal Interface – Coupled Type (Overview and Example)

ƒ The coupled option for the non-conformal interface can

be used to:
• Couple non-matching fluid and solid interface
meshes
• Couple non-matching fluid and fluid interface
meshes and insert a thin wall in between
Example: Canard Rotor Wing (CRW)

External freesteam

Inside interface (fluid)

Induced internal

ƒ Induced internal flow due to wing rotation

ƒ Cooling heat transfer from the external flow
ƒ Internal flow meshes must be fine along the span to
resolve recirculations inside
ƒ External flow meshes can be coarser along the span
Outside interface (solid)

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