ICEMCFD Master Class (Level 1)

Begin with 2d geometry, extrude to 3d profiles, and define domains for wing configurations in ICEM CFD, exploring the leading edge, trailing edge, and inlet domain setups.

Master meshing configurations, trailing-edge setups, and domain shapes in this workshop, adjust blocking for angle of attack, and manage open and closed aero files for ICEMCFD projects.

Create a NACA 0012 airfoil domain from coordinates by importing geometry, selecting 41 top and bottom points, trimming surfaces, and defining upstream and downstream domain extents.

Learn to create a circular domain and a square trailing edge from a prior model by projecting points, editing surfaces, and applying topology to subtract a file for CFD flow.

Create a 3d domain from a 2d geometry in ICEMCFD by copying points, extruding surfaces, and naming parts such as inlet and outlet to define the boundary surfaces.

Copy geometry files for all four cases into the working directory, delete unused files, and open case 1’s geometry to review domain, trailing edge, wing, and inlet and outlet surfaces.

Set up a rectangular blocking domain for a sharp te airfoil, assign air as the fluid, and split the block at three locations to control the 3D profile.

Learn how to split and collapse blocks around an airfoil, coalesce edges, and attach vertices to key points to create a solid, ready-to-mesh blocking for cfd.

Select the blocking inside the arrow, align it along its direction to fix the profile region, then select the vertex and apply to make them straight.

Develop a tip-region ring mesh with O-Grid and Y-Grid by blocking, snapping, and aligning blocks to landmarks, then refine via y-blocks and triangular blocks.

Apply pre-mesh parameters for edges and leading-edge regions, set node counts and y-plus targets, and copy spacing across blocks to refine and inspect the airfoil mesh.

Optimize blocking by fixing low-angle blocks to meet the 18-degree minimum and remove 2x2x2 cells. Then perform quality checks and export the mesh with boundary conditions for case 1.

Apply a targeted blocking approach for the wing tip in case 1, repositioning blocks, using wire grid and pre-mesh, and edge projection to improve mesh quality and angle control.

Case 2 outlines a blocking approach for a circular inlet, detailing edge-face association, trailing-edge block splitting, vortexes, and creating a new fluid part with index-controlled domain separation.

Apply the same blocking approach as case 1 to the tip region, create the white and flow grids, and adjust vortex locations using index and Y block controls.

Apply the blocking approach to case three with a square trailing edge to create a flow-around mesh of the geometry, using index control to refine blocking and edges.

Apply blocking for case 4 by combining approaches from cases 2 and 3, create geometry from these arrow fires in the domain using the profile file, and mesh the domain.

Move a 3d airfoil in a rectangular domain with a 10 degree angle of attack, using a 25% chord line for rotation about the centroid, and prepare mesh via blocking.

Block and premesh a square duct by creating a fluid block, associating faces and edges, and defining geometry from a downloadable file; set matching parameters and generate the final mesh.

Explore exam meshing for external flow in ICEM CFD, blocking a simple domain, applying edges, and starting a mesh to simulate flow around a building.

Use a blocking approach to create a solid block around the cube, split and position the blocking edges along key corners, and define the boundary for the mesh.

Create and refine an ICEM CFD mesh around a cube by blocking, splitting, and propagating edges, setting local north counts, and color-coding planes before exporting a frame mesh with symmetry.

this lecture demonstrates blocking method and meshing for a quarter cylinder, detailing geometry setup, symmetry planes, edge-to-curve associations, and mesh quality improvements to support accurate CO2 analysis.

Create the blocking for a complex geometry, assign fluid blocks, place points, and split the domain at hump locations to generate vortices and enhanced turbulence for accurate flow simulation.

Master association and merging vertices, set up a y-grid and pre-mesh for ICEM CFD, and optimize blocks and symmetry for clear surface naming.

Check node and element counts from pre-mesh info, load the mesh to convert to unstructured, then run quality checks before exporting for ICEM CFD.

Create 3d blocking for a pipe assembly with various radii, assign edges to curves, split blocking at transitions, and refine pre-mesh parameters to ensure mesh quality and realistic flow angles.

Block and mesh the hemisphere using method 1 for case 1, comparing two blocking approaches and importing geometry in ICEM CFD.

Use method 2 to block and mesh case 1 on the same geometry, splitting blocks at key points and edges to shape the mesh around a sphere and assess quality.

Set up the initial blocking and meshing for Case 2 on a hemisphere geometry, adjust outer edges, remove extra blocks, and align the block with the surface.

Block and mesh Case2 using an O grid and a pre-mesh approach. Set edge matching and node counts with geometric sizing based on y-plus targets, then inspect mesh quality.

Analyze how a venturi scrubber uses high-velocity flow and water injection to form droplets that capture dust particles, followed by cyclone separation and heavier particles drop to the bottom.

Choose between two blocking approaches for venturi scrubber meshing: a fully top-down method with initial blocks and splits, or a simpler blocking without dns, extruding blocks to improve mesh quality.

Master blocking splits for major regions and delete extra blocks to simplify blocking and shape the geometry.

Block and split geometry around throat and nozzle inlets using edge-based splits, delete extra blocks, and associate edges with the body to ensure proper blocking.

Create an o-grid around three nozzles by blocking and edge sizing, refine geometry with premesh settings, and explore a hybrid mesh approach for pipes and surrounding regions.

Learn the second blocking approach for venturi scrubber in the ICEMCFD master class, creating blocks from corners and curves and limiting blocking along curves for a simpler, efficient mesh.

Explore a block-based approach to building a hybrid injection system, create multiple organs, delete extra blocks, and generate the final mesh throughout the system.

Split the blocking to form an o-grid for three inlets, adjust block sizes with scale and offset, and align edges to refine the blocking.

Fit hex blocks to the geometry and fine-tune blocking by adjusting edge sizes and curvature to improve mesh quality.

Refine the blocking by adjusting vertices on the right side using the 0-3 index, applying x, y, and z tweaks one by one.

Evaluate and adjust the pre-mesh, copy blocking shapes across sides, set edges to linear, and verify angle and size to ensure quality.

Edit blocking edges to refine mesh quality by shaping edges, copying profiles between sides, projecting shapes, and aligning vortices for consistent size and angles.