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CFD_SOURCE

CFD

Beta command

This command is in the beta stage and the format may change over time.

*CFD_SOURCE
"Optional title"
coid
$x_c$, $y_c$, $z_c$, $R$, $C_v$, $\gamma$, cid${}_{\dot m}$, cid${}_{\dot E}$

Parameter definition

Variable
Description
coid
Command ID
$x_c$, $y_c$, $z_c$
Source center coordinate
$R$
Radius of source
$C_v$
Heat capacity
$\gamma$
Heat capacity ratio $(C_p/C_v)$
cid${}_{\dot m}$
ID of a CURVE defining mass flow rate versus time
cid${}_{\dot E}$
ID of a CURVE defining energy rate versus time

Description

This command defines a gas generator with prescribed mass and energy influx. In SI units the mass flow rate is in $kg/s$ and the energy rate in $J/s$.