Embedded Files
CAD/Simulation Files
ANSYS
ANSYS
FUSION 360
FUSION 360
Both ANSYS and Fusion 360 simulate the same conditions and are cross referenced with the Closed-Form Solution.
Analysis focused on Heat Loss (calculated with Heat Flux) through the insulation and Temperature of the Aluminum Case.
Test #1
Chamber temp 50℃ /External temp 22℃
Chamber temp 50℃ /External temp 22℃
Simulation of room temperature & regular operation
Thermal conductivity of aluminum foam, preliminary insulation selected
Test #2
Test #3
Chamber temp 50℃ /External temp 24℃
Chamber temp 50℃ /External temp 24℃
Simulation of room temperature & regular operation
Thermal conductivity of polyisocyanurate, insulation selected for final integration
Chamber temp 50℃ /External temp -15℃
Chamber temp 50℃ /External temp -15℃
Simulation of most extreme environmental conditions
Thermal conductivity of polyisocyanurate
Insulation selected for final integration
The actual CAD files cannot be provided due to secrecy/sponsor restrictions. Should there by any following teams, Craitor can provide all relevant CAD files.
Code/Program Files
Steady_State_Analysis.pdfSteady-State Closed Form Solution
Steady-State Closed Form Solution
Closed Form Solution For Test #1
Closed Form Solution For Test #1
Closed Form Solution For Test #2
Closed Form Solution For Test #2
The values retried from the closed form solutions were used to cross reference the heat loss calculated from the ANSYS and FUSION360 simulations.
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