Define Surface Finish Models
Use the Surface Finish Library tool to create, delete, and import/export surface finish models. A surface finish definition is an ideal grey-surface emissivity model used in the radiation equation.
Create Surface Finishes
Use the Surface Finish Library tool to create new surface finishes.
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From the Radiation ribbon, click the
Surface Finish Library
tool.
Figure 1.
The Surface finish library opens.A surface finish named Black Body is available by default.
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Click
to add a new surface finish.
- Optional: Double-click on the Name field to rename the surface finish.
- Double click the Emissivity field and enter an emissivity value.
- If multipliers have been defined, double-click the Emissivity Multiplier field and select an option from the drop-down menu.
Delete Surface Finishes
Use the Surface Finish Library tool to delete an existing surface finishes.
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From the Radiation ribbon, click the
Surface Finish Library
tool.
Figure 2.
The Surface finish library opens. - Select the surface finish to delete.
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Click
.
Note: The default surface finish, Black Body, cannot be deleted.
Import and Export Surface Finish Libraries
Use the Surface Finish Library tool to import and export defined libraries of surfaces finishes.
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From the Radiation ribbon, click the
Surface Finish Library
tool.
Figure 3.
The Surface finish library opens. -
Click
to export the entire surface finish library.
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Click
to import a previously defined surface finish library.