ANSYS NA Training Guide

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ANSYS North AmericaTraining Guide

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TRAINING QUALITY

All our training courses are delivered by engineers experienced both in our software and in theindustries we serve, indeed many of whom hold PhDs in their specialty. We continually moni-tor and improve our courses to make sure we achieve and maintain the highest standards.

The facts speak for themselves. The figure below shows the collated feedback from our trainingcourses. Trainer knowledge, helpfulness and presentation quality all combine to make the train-ing sessions highly beneficial for all attendees.

We realise that everyone’s time is precious, and so it is of paramount importance that training

gives our customers all the skills they need so they can go on to perform efficient, reliable andtrustworthy analyses on their own.

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ANSYS TM DesignModeler® 1 day

ANSYS® DesignModeler™ is our core geometrycreation and modification tool.

PrerequisitesThe course assumes you have no prior experience of working with any CFD/FEA package,although a background in engineering/physics is assumed.

Learning ObjectivesThe ANSYS DesignModeler training course is for users who want to create and modify geometryin preparation for CFD or FEA analysis. Trainees who attend this course will learn:

4 How to create and modify geometry in preparation for analysis4 How to navigate within the graphical user interface4 How to generate 2D sketches and convert them into 2D or 3D models4 How to modify 2D and 3D geometry4 How to import existing CAD geometry4 How to modify and clean up imported CAD4 How to model assemblies4 How to utilise parameters

Each course chapter is followed by “hands-on”workshops and exercises.

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Flow volume automatically extracted from a manifold

FLUID AND STRUCTURAL



ANSYS® SpaceClaim® Direct Modeler 1 day

ANSYS®SpaceClaim® Direct Modeler is a feature-basedgeometry creation and modification tool.

PrerequisitesThe course assumes you have no prior experience of working with any CFD/FEA package,although a background in engineering/physics is assumed.

Learning ObjectivesThe ANSYS SpaceClaim training course is for users who want to create and modify geometry inpreparation for CFD or FEA analysis. The feature-based workflow of SpaceClaim provides analternative workflow to that of the history-based ANSYS DesignModeler. On this course, traineeswill learn how to create 3D geometry in SpaceClaim, how to work with assemblies, and how tosimplify and repair externally-created geometry.

Each course chapter is followed by “hands-on”workshops and exercises.

FLUID AND STRUCTURAL

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Using SpaceClaim’s geometry manipulation features



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ANSYS® Meshing 1 day

The ANSYS® Meshing is the front end interface for driving our meshingtools. You can select from and combine a variety of meshing methods tosuit the nature of the geometry and the physics to be solved.

PrerequisitesUse of the ANSYS Meshing requires a geometric model produced either with ANSYSDesignModeler or third-party CAD software. Trainees should be familiar with the relevant CADtool, for example, by attending the ANSYS DesignModeler course on the previous day so thatcreation/modification can be done prior to meshing.

Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this course you should be able to:4 Work with ANSYS Meshing, with full understanding of its GUI4 Understand the different meshing methods available for 2D and 3D geometries4 Create tetrahedral meshes4 Create hexahedral meshes4 Create inflation (boundary) layer meshes near to walls4 Apply advanced controls so as to refine and coarsen the mesh in different

regions of the domain

4 Examine the quality of the mesh.

Hands-on workshops are provided so trainees can apply the skills learnt.

FLUID DYNAMICS

Example of all-hex meshing in the automotive industryHex meshing of a cell phone



ANSYS® Fluent® Solver 2 days

ANSYS® Fluent® software provides a powerful, general-purpose CFD(Computational Fluid Dynamics) capability, incorporating a broadrange of physical modelling.

Most new ANSYS Fluent users spend 4 days on introductory training:

PrerequisitesThe two-day ANSYS Fluent course assumes no previous CFD knowledge, but that users havegeometry and mesh creation skills (typically from attending our ANSYS DesignModeler andANSYS Meshing courses on the preceding days).

Learning ObjectivesThis course will show how to set up a range of simulation types in the ANSYS Fluent solver,including how to:4 Define material properties4 Prescribe boundary and operating conditions4 Set solver controls4 Set up solution monitors4 Provide an initial solution4 Display and examine resultsAll topics are covered using a combination of lectures and hands-on sessions.

Recommended Follow-on CoursesSee later page in this booklet on Advanced CFD Training.

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FLUID DYNAMICS

ANSYS DesignModeler(1 day)

ANSYS Meshing(1 day)

ANSYS Fluent(2 days)

Generic Race Car



ANSYS® CFX® Solver 2 days

ANSYS® CFX® software provides powerful general-purpose CFD(Computational Fluid Dynamics) capability, incorporating a broadrange of physical modelling.

Most new ANSYS CFX users spend 4 days on introductory training:

PrerequisitesPrevious experience of CFD is not essential for the two day CFX Course. However, attendeesshould know how to import or create geometry and generate a suitable mesh, for example, byattending our ANSYS DesignModeler & ANSYS Meshing courses on the preceding days.

Learning ObjectivesThis course will show how to set up a range of simulation types in the ANSYS CFX solver,including how to:4 Select appropriate physical models4 Define material properties4 Prescribe boundary and operating conditions4 Set solver controls4 Set up solution monitors4 Use the ANSYS CFX Expression Language (CEL)4 Display and examine results

All topics are covered using a combination of lectures and hands-on sessions.

Recommended Follow-on Courses

See later page in this booklet on Advanced CFD Training.

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Streamlines in a pump impeller

FLUID DYNAMICS

ANSYS DesignModeler(1 day)

ANSYS Meshing(1 day)

ANSYS CFX(2 days)



ANSYS® ICEM CFD™ 3 days

ANSYS® ICEM CFD™ is an advanced pre-processing tool, whichincorporates a range of CAD readers and repair tools, along withadvanced tetrahedral and hexahedral meshing capabilities.

PrerequisitesThe two-day ANSYS ICEM CFD course assumes no previous geometry and mesh creation experi-ence. However past exposure in the use of basic geometry and meshing tools would be beneficial.

Learning ObjectivesThe full ANSYS ICEM CFD training course is covered over two days, however trainees can chooseto attend just one day depending on the type of meshing they require. Day 1 covers the importand repair of geometry, the creation of tetrahedral meshes with prism layers using ANSYS ICEMCFD Tetra/Prism and checking and smoothing the mesh. Day 2 the techniques for generatingstructure, hexahedral meshes with ANSYS ICEM CFD Hexa are taught.

All topics are covered using a combination of lectures and hands-on sessions:4 Geometry repair/creation4 Tetra/Prism meshing4 Hexa meshing4

Hexa advanced features4 Mesh editing

FLUID DYNAMICS

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Pure hexahedral meshing



ANSYS® Fluent® Meshing 2 days

ANSYS® Fluent® Meshing software provides powerful unstructured

meshing capabilities where the starting point is a tessellated geometryinput. A range of CAD readers are available, surface meshing and repairtools, along with hybrid and cutcell volumetric meshing capabilities.

PrerequisitesThe two-day ANSYS Fluent Meshing course assumes past exposure to the use of basicgeometry and meshing tools.

Learning ObjectivesANSYS Fluent Meshing training takes place over two days (although some trainees with previousTGrid experience may choose to only attend day 2). On day 1, trainees learn how to import andrepair surface meshes in ANSYS Fluent Meshing, along with the creation of hybrid and cutcellmeshes. Day 2 is focused on CAD reader technology for direct CAD import and use of advancedwrapping techniques for surface mesh generation from assemblies of solid parts.

All topics are covered using a combination of lectures and hands-on sessions:4 Boundary mesh repair/improve tools4 Hybrid meshing - Prism/Tetra - Prism/Hexcore4 Cutcell Meshing4 CAD import4 Surface wrapping techniques - Wetted region extraction - Multi solid/fluid surface meshing4 Volume mesh repair/improve tools

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FLUID DYNAMICS

Hexcore mesh inside an automobile cabin





ANSYS® DesignModeler™ for Electronics &ANSYS® CFDPost 1 day

This is an advanced course designed for existing Icepak users andconsists of two sessions. ANSYS® DesignModeler for Electronics is aspecialised pre-processor used to simplify and transfer geometrycreated from CAD or within ANSYS DesignModeler to Icepak.

ANSYS® CFDPost provides more advanced post-processing functionality to that providedwithin ANSYS Icepak.

Prerequisites:The course assumes no previous geometry creation experience, however past exposure toANSYS Icepak would be beneficial.

Learning Objectives:The course takes place over two sessions. In the first session, trainees learn how to import or cre-ate geometry in ANSYS DesignModeler and simplify the model to transfer to Icepak within ANSYSWorkbench. In the second session, trainees will learn how to export data from ANSYS Icepak toANSYS CFDPost, and how to postprocess models within ANSYS CFDPost.

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FLUID DYNAMICS





Assembly model of a vehicle suspension linkage

ANSYS® Mechanical™ Solver

ANSYS® Mechanical™ is our core FEA (Finite Element Analysis) softwarefor the simulation of linear and non-linear static and dynamic systems.

PrerequisitesA technical education and background is assumed but no previous experience of FEA is needed.

Learning ObjectivesThis course will give a good overview of the interface and several analysis types:4 General Pre-processing, Contact and Meshing4 Static Structural4

Modal4 Steady State Thermal4 Linear Buckling4 Post Processing4 How to use CAD and run parameter studies4 Named Selection4 Remote Boundary Conditions4 Joints, Beams and Springs4

Virtual Topology4 Rigid Bodies4 Constraint Equations4 Multistep Analysis4 Contact and Mesh Connections

Recommended Follow-on CoursesSee later page in this booklet on Advanced Mechanical Training.

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STRUCTURAL



ANSYS® DesignModeler™ and Meshing forExplicit STR and Autodyn® 2 days

PrerequisitesThe course assumes you have no prior experience of working with any CFD/FEA or meshgeneration package, although a background in engineering/physics is assumed.

Learning ObjectivesThis training course is for users that want to create and modify geometry and create goodquality numerical meshes suitable for explicit dynamics simulations. The course will coverthe following subjects:

ANSYS DesignModeler4 How to create and modify 2D & 3D geometry4 How to import and clean up existing CAD geometry4 How to parameterise geometry4 How to prepare geometry for meshing

Meshing for ANSYS Explicit Dynamics & ANSYS Autodyn4 Overview of mesh methods for 2D and 3D problems4 Mesh controls for Explicit Analysis / ANSYS Autodyn4 Repairing / defeaturing CAD geometry to aid with meshing4 Block structured mesh methods to create good quality hexahedral

swept meshes for a range of different geometries

STRUCTURAL

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Example of a swept hexahedral mesh generated using a combination of ANSYS DesignModeler and ANSYS Meshing



ANSYS® Explicit STR / Autodyn® Part I 2 days

ANSYS® Explicit STR / Autodyn® Part I extends the range of problemsthat can be simulated by ANSYS Mechanical to simulate short-durationsevere loading and complex contact.

PrerequisitesA basic knowledge of dynamics and strength of materials (material modelling) is highly recom-mended. Knowledge of the physics of transient dynamics events is also recommended. A basicknowledge of ANSYS Mechanical in ANSYS Workbench is advantageous but not required. Thiscourse is generally considered to be a prerequisite to the ANSYS Autodyn 2 day training course.

Learning ObjectivesThis course is designed for new users who want to become proficient with ANSYS Explicit STR inANSYS Workbench. You will focus on learning core-modeling skills in this comprehensive, hands-on course. After completing the course you will be well prepared to work effectively on a widerange of transient dynamics applications from low velocity drop tests through to high velocityballistic impacts.

Topics covered include:4 Introduction to ANSYS Explicit STR and ANSYS Workbench4 Explicit dynamics basics4 Results processing4 Explicit meshing4 Body interactions4 Material modelling4 Optimisation studies

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STRUCTURAL

Highly nonlinear crushing of a drinks can



ANSYS® Autodyn® Part II 2 days

ANSYS® Autodyn® Part II software is a versatile explicit analysis toolfor modeling the nonlinear dynamics of solids, fluids, gases andtheir interactions.

PrerequisitesA basic knowledge of dynamics and strength of materials (material modeling) is highly recom-mended. A knowledge of the physics of transient dynamic events is also recommended. It isadvised that participants of this 2-day course should have already attended the ANSYS ExplicitSTR / Autodyn Part I training which is generally run in the 2 days prior.

Learning ObjectivesThis course is designed for users who are familiar with ANSYS Explicit STR in ANSYS Workbenchwho want to become proficient with the advanced options available in ANSYS Autodyn. You willfocus on learning core-modeling skills in this comprehensive hands-on course. After complet-ing the course you will be well prepared to work effectively using ANSYS Explicit STR and ANSYSAutodyn on a wide range of transient dynamics applications from hypervelocity impact through toblast modeling.

Topics covered include:4 Autodyn user interface4 Problem setup4 Autodyn in workbench4 Euler solvers4 ALE solver4 Mesh-free solver4 Advanced material models4 Euler-Lagrange interactions4 Parallel processing

STRUCTURAL

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Bird stike on aircraft wing structure

Blast propagation over a ship generated by anexplosion on the waterline



Specialized Mechanical Training

We offer a range of advanced training solutions for ANSYS Mechanicalusers. Below is a list of the set courses that are commonly requested.As an alternative, you may find that a more tailored course (a ‘FocusDay’) better meets your needs.

Advanced Training Topics (ANSYS Mechanical)4 Advanced Structural Nonlinearities and Contact4 Heat Transfer4 Linear and Non-Linear Dynamics4 Using APDL Command Objects

4 Rigid Body Dynamics4 Other advanced topics as needed

Advanced Training Topics (ANSYS Explicit tools)4 Material Modeling: ductile & explosive4 Material Modeling: brittle & composite4 User subroutines4 Explicit Dynamics with ANSYS LS DYNA

Focus DaysFocus days offer flexible, one-to-one coaching with an experienced engineer and can be based onan example of the customer’s specific application. For some users, they are an invaluable way ofimproving productivity through optimisation of meshing or model-building techniques. Other us-ers may have problems with complex underlying physics which will benefit from expert advice onhow to implement and solve the appropriate models.

Cyclic Symmetry Analysis of a Rotor Blade

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STRUCTURAL



ANSYS® Mechanical™ for Offshore Structures 2 days

ANSYS® Mechanical for Offshore Structures is designed to introducethe process required to carry out the analysis of Offshore Jackettype structures.

PrerequisitesThis course is an introductory course, therefore no previous ANSYS Mechanical experience isnecessary.

Learning ObjectivesThis course centers on practical workshops combined with tutorial sessions in order to giveadvice and useful experience for creating analyses in an efficient and effective manner, and,understanding the process for offshore design using ANSYS Mechanical.Topics covered include:4 Mechanical Basics4 General Pre processing4 Geometry Modeling for Offshore Structures4 Ocean Loading on PIPE elements4 Pile Analysis4 Design Checks

4 Fatigue Analysis

OFFSHORE

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Image Courtesy of REpower Systems AG





Flux density and flux line plot on a toothed wheel for anABS sensor application

Maxwell® 2 days

Maxwell® software is for designing and analysing 3-D and 2-Delectromagnetic and electromechanical devices such as motors,actuators, transformers, sensors and coils.

PrerequisitesThis training is for research, design, instrumentation and measurement engineers. A generalknowledge of electromagnetic phenomena is recommended. There are no required prerequisitesfor experience in using simulation software.

Course DescriptionThe course will teach students how to effectively use ANSYS Maxwell to setup, solve and post-process the results from electromagnetic and electromechanical models. The two-day trainingcourse will cover the following topics:

4 Maxwell overview4 Introduction to the Finite Element Method4 Electrostatics4 DC Conduction4 Magnetostatics

4 Parametric Modelling4 Transient Simulations4 Post-Processing4 Eddy Currents4 Optimetrics

Each topic is followed by hands-on workshopsand exercises.

ELECTROMAGNETICS

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HFSS™ 1 day

PrerequisitesThis introductory course is designed for users who are new to HFSS or the finite element methodused in the tool. It is assumed that attendees have a basic knowledge of electromagnetics toinclude the following topics: Maxwell’s equations, transmission line theory and interpretation ofpropagation constant, waveguide theory and waveguide modes, characteristic impedance,S-Parameters.

Users should also be familiar with 2D/3D drawing tools and concepts although basic training isprovided.

Learning ObjectivesAfter completing this course, you should be able to:4 Draw and define geometry4 Assign materials4 Define ports and boundaries appropriately4 Set solver controls4 Solve basic models4 Display and examine results.

Course AgendaAll topics are covered using a combination of lectures and hands-on sessions.

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ELECTROMAGNETICS

Flux density and flux line plot on a toothed wheel for an ABS sensor application



ELECTROMAGNETICS

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PowerArtist™ 1 day

PowerArtist is ANSYS® Apache’s complete RTL design-for-powerplatform with fully-integrated advanced analysis and automaticreduction technologies; delivering 10% to 60% or more power savings.

PrerequisitesThis hands-on course is designed for new or current users who may want to refresh their skills.

Learning ObjectivesThe course will cover the following topics:4 PowerArtist RTL design for power methodology4

RTL and gate-level power analysis4 Interactive power debug4 Automatic RTL power reduction4 Power regressions and data mining4 Display and examine results.

Course AgendaAll topics are covered using a combination of lectures and hands-on sessions.

RedHawk™ 1 day

RedHawk allows designers to explore and identify physical design weak-nesses (RHE), automatically repair supply noise source (FAO), analyze theimpact of dynamic voltage drop on timing and jitter (PSI), verify powerand signal EM (SEM), validate ESD protection robustness (PathFinder™),provide a power delivery network model profile for system-level analysis(CPM™), and allow modeling, simulation and debug of 3D-IC designs (MDO).

PrerequisitesThis course is designed for new or current users who may want to refresh their skills.

Learning ObjectivesThe course will cover the following topics:4 RedHawk flow overview, including how to debug designs using RedHawk Explorer4 Static IR/EM analysis including What-If analysis4 SoC-level SignalEM analysis4 Dynamic Vectorless/VCD Analysis4 Early analysis + Automatic FA



ELECTROMAGNETICS

Totem™ 1 day

Totem is ANSYS® Apache’s full-chip, layout-based power and noiseplatform for analog and mixed-signal designs

PrerequisitesThis course is designed for new or current users who may want to refresh their skills

Learning ObjectivesThe course will cover the following topics:4 Totem platform overview4 Totem-MMX flow overview4 Static IR/EM analysis including ‘What-If’ analysis4 Dynamic analysis4 Signal EM analysis with focus on dynamic signal EM flow4 Advanced Topics

- Hierarchical analysis for large designs - Substrate analysis - Electro Static Discharge (ESD) verification

Sentinel™ 1 dayANSYS® Apache’s Sentinel is a complete Chip-Package-System (CPS)co-design / co-analysis solution addressing system-level power integrity,I/O-SSO, thermal, and EMI challenges.

PrerequisitesThis hands-on course is designed for new or current Sentinel-PSI users who may want to refreshtheir skills

Learning ObjectivesThe course will cover the following topics:4 Sentinel-PSI flow overview4 Layout import and editing4 Setup and analysis

- DC IR-drop analysis - AC S parameter extraction - EMI analysis

- Transient analysis - SSO Channel Builder and Sentinel-SSO integration

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