OS-HM-T: 9000 Darcy Flow Convection Topology Optimization, PCB Cooling
This tutorial uses OptiStruct's topology optimization functionality to generate a design for a cooling channel around a CPU. Darcy Flow analysis is used for the design.
Both Method 1 and Method 2 for this tutorial use the same model file.
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Figure 1.
The model representing the designable and non-designable material is imported into HyperMesh. Appropriate properties, boundary conditions, loads, and optimization parameters are defined and the OptiStruct software determines the optimal cooling channel.
- Import the model into HyperMesh
- Setup the design and solid material
- Setup the Optimization
- View the results in HyperView