Solar Radiation Surface

Analysis > Radiation > Solar Radiation Surface

This option is used to specify a solar radiation heat flux condition on a set of surfaces.

  • Select faces

    Select the faces on which the solar radiation heat flux condition needs to be specified.

  • Side of the surface

    Specify the side of the surface that receives the solar heat flux.

    The options are:
    • Default - Side is based on element medium. If material is Fluid, then Default side will be inward. For Solid or Shell materials, Default will be outward.
    • Inward - Side facing into the element.
    • Outward - Side facing away from the element.
    • Both Sides - Both sides (Inward & Outward).
  • Solar radiation model

    This option is used to specify the solar radiation model for the surface. Define a solar radiation model by clicking the icon.