Heat Transfer in Solids

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ solves the governing equation for energy transport within a solid using either the finite volume method or the finite element method.

For the finite volume method, the following solid energy models are available:

Additional models are available to model heat transfer in solids:

  • Heat Transfer in Solid Shells
  • Exothermic Solids
  • Average Circumferential Heat Flux

For the finite element method, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ provides the Finite Element Solid Energy model. The Finite Element Solid Energy model is compatible with both solid and shell regions.