Define External Radiation
Use the External tool to apply external radiation heat transfer to selected surfaces.
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From the Radiation ribbon, click the
External tool.
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Select surfaces.
An external radiation dialog opens.
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Select an external radiation definition from the drop-down menu and define
radiation properties.
Option Description Zero Enter a reference temperature value. Constant Enter a reference temperature and flux value. Piecewise Linear and Cubic Spline Enter a reference temperature value, define the x-axis using the Curve fit variable drop-down menu, then use the table and the plot area to define the radiation. -
From the guide bar, execute the command in the following
ways:
- Click to confirm your selection and remain
in the tool.
This allows you to continue creating instances and helps you visualize and edit instances with the legend.
- Click to confirm your selection and exit the tool.
- Click to confirm your selection and remain
in the tool.