Technology Topics

TT101 - Introduction to Code Wand and Code Leo

Bob Ni provides an introduction to the ADS mesh generator Wand and flow solver Leo. This video tutorial outlines the key features of Wand and Leo and how they can be applied to a wide range of turbomachinery design problems.

ADS Technical Overview :: Introduction to Code Wand and Code Leo

Total time: (39:30)

	[01] Introduction (4:49)
	[02] Wand - Dense OHH Mesh Topology (5:52)
	[03] Wand - Advanced Clearance Meshing (2:18)
	[04] Wand - Turbomachinery Blading Applications (2:33)
	[05] Leo - Architecture (4:50)
	[06] Leo - Convergence Acceleration (3:50)
	[07] Leo - Turbomachinery Capabilities (4:04)
	[08] Uses - 2D Cascade Analysis (0:39)
	[09] Uses - Endwall Secondary Flow Analysis (2:12)
	[10] Uses - Minimum Artificial Damping (2:09)
	[11] Uses - 3D Multi Stage Steady Analysis (0:29)
	[12] Uses - Centrifugal Compressor Analysis (0:58)
	[13] Uses - 3D Time Accurate Analysis (1:23)
	[14] Uses - Unstructured Mesh Analysis (0:48)
	[15] Summary (2:36)

Configuring Simulations

WB101 - Introduction to the ADS Workbench

This tutorial introduces the viewer to the ADS Workbench, a graphical application for streamlining the setup, management and execution of your simulation runs.

ADS Workbench :: Introduction to the ADS Workbench

Total time: (9:27)

WB201 - Configuring 2D Simulations with the ADS Workbench

This tutorial describes how to configure and execute 2D simulations using the ADS Workbench. Using a sample case included with the workbench, you'll learn about your geometry input requirements and how to use the 2D Single Row Steady wizard to set up your simulation run.

ADS Workbench :: 2D Cascade Analysis Part 1

Part 1 (7:03)

ADS Workbench :: 2D Cascade Analysis Part 2

Part 2 (9:41)

WB301 - Configuring 3D Single Row Steady Simulations with the ADS Workbench

This tutorial describes how to configure and execute 3D single row steady simulations using the ADS Workbench. Using a sample case included with the workbench, you will learn how to use the 3D Single Row Steady wizard to set up your simulation run and to execute it in the workbench.

ADS Workbench :: 3D Single Row Steady Analysis Part 1

Part 1 (9:56)

ADS Workbench :: 3D Single Row Steady Analysis Part 2

Part 2 (5:37)

WB401 - Configuring 3D Multi Row Steady Simulations with the ADS Workbench

This tutorial describes how to configure and execute 3D multi-row steady simulations using the ADS Workbench. Using a sample case included with the workbench, you will learn how to use the 3D Multi Row Steady wizard to set up your simulation run.

Total time: (7:03)

WB501 - Configuring 3D Time Accurate Simulations with the ADS Workbench

This tutorial describes how to configure and execute 3D time accurate simulations using the ADS Workbench. Using a sample case included with the workbench, you will learn how to use the 3D Time Accurate wizard to set up multi-row time accurate analyses.

ADS Workbench :: Configuring a 3D Time Accurate Simulation

Total time: (7:05)

Assessing Results

AR101 - Assessing Results with the System Output Files

This tutorial provides an introduction to the output files generated by Code Leo and how they can be used to assess the results of a turbomachinery CFD run. In addition to describing the four key output files, remarks are also made about how cooled turbine efficiency is accounted for in the ADS system.

Total time: (40:08)

	[01] Introduction (5:43)
	[02] The .MEANVALUE File (4:28)
	[03] A Note on Cooled Turbine Efficiency (5:06)
	[04] The .MIXEDAVG File (9:53)
	[05] The .LOAD File (4:06)
	[06] The .PLOT File (6:52)
	[07] Summary (3:00)

Case Studies

CS101 - NASA CC3 Centrifugal Compressor

Bob Ni summarizes an analysis of the NASA CC3 centrifugal compressor conducted with the ADS mesh generator Wand and flow solver Leo.

Case Studies :: NASA CC3 Centrifugal Compressor

Total time: (19:54)

CS102 - Conjugate Heat Transfer

Bob Ni provides a preview to the conjugate heat transfer capabilities developed for the ADS flow solver Leo. This video tutorial outlines the objectives of the conjugate heat transfer project, its capabilities, and how it has been used to predict the thermal loading on a hypothetical film cooled turbine vane.

Conjugate Heat Transfer Preview :: Introduction

Total time: (42:57)

	[01] Introduction (00:49)
	[02] Wand and Leo Primer (10:00)
	[03] CHT Objectives (2:46)
	[04] Meshing (2:02)
	[05] Coupling (3:14)
	[06] Streamline Predictions (6:50)
	[07] Temperature Predictions (9:30)
	[08] Flyby Visualization (4:43)
	[09] Summary (2:34)