Prism with anisotropic trimmed mesh

fastwave · May 7, 2010, 10:44

Hello,
The problem is as follows. I have defined volumetric refinement controls that result in an anisotropic trimmed hexa mesh. When combined with the prism mesher Star CCM+ converts the near body (inside the prism layer) into an isotropic refinement leading to a significant increase in mesh size. Is there a way to force StarCCM+ to keep the anisotropic cells in the prism layer?

Thank you in advance
Chris

fastwave · May 9, 2010, 11:29

I have come to the conclusion that it is impossible and CD Adapco seem to think it is not necessary to have this capability.

I bet the windturbine people find it very annoying but then again structured meshes are better

May 7, 2010, 10:44	Prism with anisotropic trimmed mesh	#1
fastwave New Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 16	Hello, The problem is as follows. I have defined volumetric refinement controls that result in an anisotropic trimmed hexa mesh. When combined with the prism mesher Star CCM+ converts the near body (inside the prism layer) into an isotropic refinement leading to a significant increase in mesh size. Is there a way to force StarCCM+ to keep the anisotropic cells in the prism layer? Thank you in advance Chris

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May 9, 2010, 11:29		#2
fastwave New Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 16	I have come to the conclusion that it is impossible and CD Adapco seem to think it is not necessary to have this capability. I bet the windturbine people find it very annoying but then again structured meshes are better