Can CEL read a C-Program

AK5 · December 11, 2015, 06:06

Hi Guys,
I am trying to write a expression for a transient study.
The temperature of the body increases 10[c] for every 10[s] till it reaches a temperature of some 120[c]. (llike a step to the top).
so can CEL read a c-program that contains i++, for, if ,else...etc?

Thankyou
Best Regards

ghorrocks · December 11, 2015, 07:42

No, CEL cannot read a C++ file.

You can write a fortran file which can return values you can refer to as a CEL variable.

But the function you describe can be written directly in CEL. No need for fortran or C++ for a simple function like that.

AK5 · December 11, 2015, 09:34

Thankyou for replying

I am kind of new to writing CEL expressions.. so i wanted to try something which i knew.

can you recommend me some link or study material so that i can learn how to write this step function in CEL.

Thankyou in Advance

ghorrocks · December 11, 2015, 18:38

Have a look at the CFX tutorial examples and the reference manual.

AK5 · December 12, 2015, 06:48

Thankyou Glenn

AK5 · December 18, 2015, 02:49

I have written this expression for the above said problem

step((t-10[s])/1[s])*10[c]+ step((t-20[s])/1[s])*10[c]+ ....
+ step((t-120[s])/1[s])*10[c]

Is there any way i can reduce the size of the expression ?

Thankyou in Advance

ghorrocks · December 18, 2015, 06:30

The if() statement can simplify some expressions. The mod() function is good for repeating functions. You can also use 1D interpolation functions as well.

December 11, 2015, 06:06	Can CEL read a C-Program	#1
AK5 New Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 11	Hi Guys, I am trying to write a expression for a transient study. The temperature of the body increases 10[c] for every 10[s] till it reaches a temperature of some 120[c]. (llike a step to the top). so can CEL read a c-program that contains i++, for, if ,else...etc? Thankyou Best Regards

December 11, 2015, 07:42		#2
ghorrocks Super Moderator Glenn Horrocks Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,852 Rep Power: 144	No, CEL cannot read a C++ file. You can write a fortran file which can return values you can refer to as a CEL variable. But the function you describe can be written directly in CEL. No need for fortran or C++ for a simple function like that. AK5 likes this.

December 18, 2015, 06:30		#7
ghorrocks Super Moderator Glenn Horrocks Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,852 Rep Power: 144	The if() statement can simplify some expressions. The mod() function is good for repeating functions. You can also use 1D interpolation functions as well. AK5 likes this.

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December 11, 2015, 09:34		#3
AK5 New Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 11	Thankyou for replying I am kind of new to writing CEL expressions.. so i wanted to try something which i knew. can you recommend me some link or study material so that i can learn how to write this step function in CEL. Thankyou in Advance

December 11, 2015, 18:38		#4
ghorrocks Super Moderator Glenn Horrocks Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,852 Rep Power: 144	Have a look at the CFX tutorial examples and the reference manual.

December 12, 2015, 06:48		#5
AK5 New Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 11	Thankyou Glenn

December 18, 2015, 02:49		#6
AK5 New Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 11	I have written this expression for the above said problem step((t-10[s])/1[s])10[c]+ step((t-20[s])/1[s])10[c]+ .... + step((t-120[s])/1[s])*10[c] Is there any way i can reduce the size of the expression ? Thankyou in Advance