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  - NFX-T: 1000 Simple Gearbox Single Phase
    Tutorial Level: Beginner Set up a simple single phase gearbox for drive train oiling simulation using SimLab for CFD-nanoFluidX solution. Oil distribution will be analyzed and basics of the post-processing in SimLab will be demonstrated.
  - NFX-T: 1005 Simple Gearbox Multi-phase
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate Set up a simple two phase gearbox for drive train oiling simulation using SimLab for CFD-nanoFluidX solution.
  - NFX-T: 1010 Basic Post-processing
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate Learn how to post-process nanoFluidX results in ParaView, analyze a simple multiphase gearbox, and plot various transient and time average results.
  - NFX-T: 1020 ParaView Rendering
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Learn how to setup a rendering process in ParaView using transient data of a simple multiphase gearbox case and create a rendering video.
  - NFX-T: 1030 ParaView Post-processing In-plane Streamlines and Vectors
    Tutorial Level: Advanced Learn how to create streamlines and vectors within a slice.
  - NFX-T: 1040 Moving Vehicle Setup
    Tutorial Level: Beginner Set up a moving vehicle wading simulation using SimLab for CFD-nanoFluidX solution.
  - NFX-T: 1045 Static Vehicle Setup
    Tutorial Level: Beginner Set up a static vehicle wading simulation using SimLab for CFD-nanoFluidX solution.
  - NFX-T: 1050 Water Management Custom Drain
    Tutorial Level: Beginner Set up a water management simulation using SimLab for CFD-nanoFluidX solution.
  - NFX-T: 1060 Tank Sloshing Taurus Tank
    Tutorial Level: Beginner Set up simple single-phase tank case for tank sloshing simulation using SimLab for CFD-nanoFluidX solution. Fuel distribution and sloshing behavior will be analyzed and velocity, and forces will be computed.
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NFX-T: 1000 Simple Gearbox Single Phase

Tutorial Level: Beginner Set up a simple single phase gearbox for drive train oiling simulation using SimLab for CFD-nanoFluidX solution. Oil distribution will be analyzed and basics of the post-processing in SimLab will be demonstrated.

Figure 1.

In this lesson you will learn how to:

Select unit system
Import CAD geometry
Define SPH flow solution
Define oil properties
Define initial conditions
Define body force
Assign motion
Create SPH particles
Set solver settings
Set result request
Check simulation data
Perform basic post-processing in SimLab

Note: A PDF version of this tutorial is available in the Model Files section.

Prerequisites

To run this simulation, you will need access to a licensed version of SimLab and nanoFluidX.

Model Files

Before you begin, copy the file(s) used in this tutorial to your working directory.

Simple_Gearbox_Single_Phase.zip

Tutorial Video

Additional Resources

For more tutorials, visit the SimLab Learning Center.