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Old   August 28, 2016, 06:20
Default can GridPro mesh asymmetric volute of compressors well? is there any examples?
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hello everyone.
I wanna start learning GridPro now. and I have seen a video meshing a symmetric volute. it seems GridPro handles this situation very well. but most of the volutes in actual are asymmetric, also called overhung volute. is there any video or tutorial for an asymmetric volute?
compared to ICEM, which one is better for an asymmetric volute?

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Old   August 30, 2016, 07:02
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hello everyone.
I wanna start learning GridPro now. and I have seen a video meshing a symmetric volute. it seems GridPro handles this situation very well. but most of the volutes in actual are asymmetric. is there any video or tutorial for an asymmetric volute?
compared to ICEM, which one is better for an asymmetric volute?
Hi,

Can you share the image of your geometry so that I can guide you better?

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Old   August 30, 2016, 07:57
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Can you share the image of your geometry so that I can guide you better?



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hello Chitra:
thanks for your reply.
here is the symmetric volute, for which i can create the mesh by ICEM.
ImageUploadedByCFD Online Forum1472902639.729763.jpg
the cross section is a circle symmetric to the center plane of the diffuser:
ImageUploadedByCFD Online Forum1472902768.176445.jpg
and the topology of the volute is like this:
ImageUploadedByCFD Online Forum1472554440.738665.jpg
it's not very difficult to mesh such a volute. but now the volute i want to mesh is asymmetric, also called overhung volute in some papers:
ImageUploadedByCFD Online Forum1472900821.322006.jpg
the cross section of the volute is a circle biased to one side:
ImageUploadedByCFD Online Forum1472900868.728621.jpg
i still cannot find a proper way to mesh an asymmetric volute. and it really takes time.
thanks again.

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hello Chitra:
thanks for your reply.
here is the symmetric volute, for which i can create the mesh by ICEM.
Attachment 50179
and the topology of the volute is like this:
Attachment 50180
it's not very difficult to mesh such a volute. but now the volute i want to mesh is asymmetric:
Attachment 50181
the cross section of the volute is a circle biased to one side. i still cannot find a proper way to mesh an asymmetric volute. and it really takes time.
thanks again.
Asymmetric volute can be very well meshed in GridPro and it is quite similar to the ICEM blocking. Since GridPro offers both Top Down and Bottom Up, the blocking can be quickly translated/copied to the asymmetric part. If possible share the geometry.

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sure, i will share the geometry. can GridPro accept IGES file, or some other format?
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sure, i will share the geometry. can GridPro accept IGES file, or some other format?

GridPro takes stl format as an input file. You can share the file either in stl or iges or step format.
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GridPro takes stl format as an input file. You can share the file either in stl or iges or step format.

may i get your email? i cannot attach the STP or some other format on the text, for its size exceeds the limit of the forum.
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may i get your email? i cannot attach the STP or some other format on the text, for its size exceeds the limit of the forum.
Please check the private message.

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geometry sent, please check the email.
thanks for your help!
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geometry sent, please check the email.
thanks for your help!
Please find the link below for the video on how to mesh Assymetric Volute using GridPro :
https://youtu.be/rywqP84h8R4

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thank you so much, i will watch the video later.
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Hello, please i need your help, i am new with the CFD and my area about AERODYNAMIC FOCUSING OF SMALL PARTICLES) and my topic Focus of 1-2 nm Particles to measure nanoparticle diameter by using CFD, please, if you can help me by send me the procedure or files show me how to use CFD to measure nanoparticle size for air
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