[ICEM] labyrinth & honeycomb seal

CharlieR · March 18, 2015, 15:15

Hello -for my dissertation I've been trying to teach myself ICEM to create a mesh for a 3D labyrinth honeycomb simulation (one element thick). Using a part created in Solidworks I managed to block the part in ICEM however when creating a mesh it meshes the lab seal cavities and honeycomb fin cavities but in the clearance gap of the seal the mesh tries to connect the points between the two creating a poor mesh. See picture of what I mean below...

Any guidance/ ideas on how to get around this to create a suitable mesh would be greatly appreciated!

Many Thanks

Charlie

Far · March 20, 2015, 05:31

Split mesh at appropriate location or use linked bunching.

March 18, 2015, 15:15	labyrinth & honeycomb seal	#1
CharlieR New Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Hello -for my dissertation I've been trying to teach myself ICEM to create a mesh for a 3D labyrinth honeycomb simulation (one element thick). Using a part created in Solidworks I managed to block the part in ICEM however when creating a mesh it meshes the lab seal cavities and honeycomb fin cavities but in the clearance gap of the seal the mesh tries to connect the points between the two creating a poor mesh. See picture of what I mean below... Any guidance/ ideas on how to get around this to create a suitable mesh would be greatly appreciated! Many Thanks Charlie behnamzoghi likes this.

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Far Senior Member Sijal Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Islamabad Posts: 4,558 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 54	Split mesh at appropriate location or use linked bunching.