OS-E: 5000 Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis (TFSI) of Inline-4 Engine Head with OptiStruct and AcuSolve
The Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis of a cylinder head to evaluate temperatures in the
engine block by taking into account the coupling effect with the fluid domain.
Figure 1. FE Model
Model Files
Before you begin, copy the file(s) used in this example to
your working directory.
Initial temperature and flow rate is applied for the fluid domain. Temperatures and HTC in
the cylinders (convection is applied on the structure domain) that can result from a
combustion analysis.
FE Model
Element Types
CHEXA
CTETRA
The linear material properties are:
MAT1
Young’s Modulus
21500 MPa
Poisson Ratio
0.3
Results
Review the temperature contour on the structure and fluid domain, as shown in Figure 2.Figure 2. Temperature Contour
Check the pressure drop and the flow uniformity in the fluid domain, as shown in Figure 3.Figure 3. Pressure Contour on the Fluid Domain
