Visualize the flow with a results plane in an electronics enclosure model

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After running an electronics enclosure cooling simulation in Autodesk CFD,

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you can create a results plane to visualize a two-dimensional flow inside the enclosure.

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First, to create a plane, on the ribbon, Results tab, in the Results Tasks panel, click Planes.

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Then, in the Planes context panel, click Add.

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To rotate the plane, left-click it, and click Y from the context toolbar.

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To add vectors, right-click the plane and select Plane Vvector > Velocity Vector.

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Then, right-click the plane and select Outline, so that you can see the vectors.

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To improve the view, you can shade the internal components.

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In the Quick Access Toolbar, click Visual Style and select Shaded.

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To display the casing and the air as outlines, in the Design Study Bar,

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in the Results > Parts > ABS (Molded) branch, right-click the casing part, listed as 15, and select Outline.

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Then, do the same for the Air part, listed as 17.

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You now have a good view of the flow through the enclosure.

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Notice the recirculation to the left of the fan.

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This air probably does not cool the components.

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Also, notice that there is a strong jet flowing over the transformer and capacitors.

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After impinging on the back surface, the jet flows over the six chips on the PCB.

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Using a results plane to visualize the flow through an electronics enclosure model

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is just one of the ways to view two-dimensional simulation results in Autodesk CFD.