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Tip: Check "Exclude cavities without flow" to save solve time.
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| Error Message / Issue | Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | The model is not watertight (leakage). | Check for gaps. Ensure Lids are properly mated to ports. Use the "Check Geometry" tool. | | "Solid component intersects boundary condition" | You applied a boundary condition to a solid part, not a fluid face. | Ensure you select the inner face of the lid or pipe, not the outer face. | | Calculation does not converge | The mesh is too coarse or the flow is highly turbulent. | Refine the mesh. Increase the "Travel" limit in calculation options. | | "Model has zero thickness faces" | Sheet metal or surface bodies used incorrectly in CFD. | Flow Simulation requires solid geometry for most basic studies. |
While SolidWorks Flow Simulation 2012 is an older version of the software, its core principles of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) remain the foundation for modern engineering analysis. This tutorial guide outlines the essential workflow for setting up and running a basic fluid flow study.
Once the solver finishes, use these tools to interpret the data:
