Fluent and kinetic theory for viscosity and conductivity

heksel8i · November 19, 2013, 12:48

Hey!

How well the kinetic theory theory works for viscosity and conductivity compared to polynomial functions and with respect to the temperature range 100K-3000K. Any benchmarks, own experiences or opinions would be appreciated.

Cheers

misagh · November 20, 2013, 16:42

Hi
the accuracy of the polynamial functions for conductivity and viscosity depends strongly to the kind of simulation and the problem.
maybe writing UDF for properties is the best way to get an accurate result rather than using rough polynamial functions.
Bests.

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November 20, 2013, 16:42		#2
misagh Member misagh Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 14	Hi the accuracy of the polynamial functions for conductivity and viscosity depends strongly to the kind of simulation and the problem. maybe writing UDF for properties is the best way to get an accurate result rather than using rough polynamial functions. Bests.