OS-E: 5000 Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis (TFSI) of Inline-4 Engine Head with OptiStruct and AcuSolve

The Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis of a cylinder head to evaluate temperatures in the engine block by taking into account the coupling effect with the fluid domain.



Figure 1. FE Model

Model Files

Refer to Access the Model Files to download the required model file(s).

The model file used in this example includes:

TFSI_PWT.zip

Model Description

Initial temperature and flow rate is applied for the fluid domain. Temperatures and HTC in the cylinders (convection is applied on the structure domain) that can result from a combustion analysis.
FE Model
Element Types
CHEXA
CTETRA
The linear material properties are:
MAT1
Young’s Modulus
21500 MPA
Poisson Ratio
0.3

Results

Review the temperature contour on the structure and fluid domain, as shown in Figure 2.


Figure 2. Temperature Contour
Check the pressure drop and the flow uniformity in the fluid domain, as shown in Figure 3.


Figure 3. Pressure Contour on the Fluid Domain