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Thermal
and Fluid Analysis: Getting Started with SINDA/FLUINT
What
do I need?
- Computer:
You will need a PC compatible computer or HP work
station conforming with specified system
requirements.
- Compiler: You
may choose a PC version of SINDA/FLUINT based
on which Fortran compiler you own: Compaq Visual
Fortran version 6.6 or newer, or the Intel Visual
Fortran version 9.1 or newer. Alternatively,
if you lack either of those compilers, a version
of SINDA/FLUINT with a built-in compiler is also
available for the PC.
- Software:
Be sure to download the latest version of SINDA/FLUINT
from the SINDA/FLUINT download
page. If you are interested in the 30-day demo
version, please download from the demo
web page.
- License:
You will need a current SINDA/FLUINT user license
(SINDA.lic). If you downloaded the 30-day demo,
a demo license was emailed to you. To purchase a
license or obtain a 30-day demo for the HP platform,
please contact C&R
Technologies.
- User
Interface: SINDA/FLUINT is an ASCII based
code. For creating input decks you will either
want a good text editor or one of our graphical
user interfaces (GUIs) such as Sinaps or Thermal
Desktop. Links to free or low-cost text editors
are available on our Links
Page.
How
do I install SINDA/FLUINT?
- Installing
SINDA/FLUINT:
To install the software, you must have Admin privileges.
Simply double-click on the installation file to
begin the installation process. Follow instructions
in the installer to complete the installation.
If you are working on a network you will probably
need to contact your system administrator.
How
do I install the license file?
- Acquiring
the license file:
If you downloaded the PC-based 30-day demo, you
should have received an email containing the license
information (save the email as text format for use
when installing the license). If you purchased a
PC version, you should have received a license file
from a sales representative. If you installed the
HP version you will need to contact C&R
Technologies for a license.
- If
you need a license file for the PC, please run
the Licenser Manager Utility under Start>Programs>SindaFluint>License
Manager. Click "Request License File",
fill out the subsequent forms, and email or
fax the information per the instructions.
- Installing
the license file:
If you have received a license file from C&R Technologies
simply place it in the 'sindafluint/bin' directory
of the install location (typically c:/program files/cullimore
and ring/). If you have the email
response for the 30-day demo download, you can
install the license using the License Manager Utility.
The manager is accessed through Start>Programs>SindaFluint>License
Manager. Click "Install License Files"
and follow the instructions. When you are asked
to browse for the file, you will need to browse
to the license file you received from our sales
representative or to the text version you saved
of the email you received when you downloaded
the 30-day demo. If you are installing on an HP,
you will receive instructions for license file
installation from our sales department.
Running
SINDA/FLUINT
- Running
SINDA/FLUINT: When you installed SINDA/FLUINT
the Run SINDA/FLUINT utility was automatically installed
if you are running on a PC. This utility can be
access through the start menu under Start>Programs>SindaFluint>Run
SindaFluint
- Verify
installation:
To verify the installation of SINDA/FLUINT and your
license file, we recommended you run one of the
sample problems. Open the Run SindaFluint utility
as stated above. For the input file, browse to the
samples directory in the SINDA/FLUINT installation
directory and click on "balloon.inp".
The file name and path should now appear in the
Input File text field. Click the
Run SINDA/FLUINT button to launch the model. You should
see a processor status window appear. At the completion
of the run, you will find the results of the run located
in the same directory as the input deck. If the run
terminates in errors, you may have problems associated
with the installation.
I
have installed SINDA/FLUINT and the license, what
next?
- User's
Manual: When you installed SINDA/FLUINT the
User's Manual was automatically installed if you
are running on a PC. You can access it through the
start menu under Start>Programs>SindaFluint>Sinda
help. If you are running on an HP work station you
can download the manual.
Take some time to review the User's Manual, especially
sections 1, 2, and 4 prior to getting started.
- Tutorials:
Download our tutorials.
These tutorials will walk you through sample problems
with guidance for making various modeling decisions.
The tutorials are available in two formats, one
ASCII based and the second using Sinaps as a GUI. We recommend all new users work through
these tutorials before starting a thermal or fluid
analysis task of their own.
- Sample
Problems:
In addition to the SINDA/FLUINT User's Manual we
offer an extensive "Sample Problem Appendix".
This document is available on the install CD but
can also be downloaded
from our web site. The Sample Problem Appendix
provides a wide assortment of sample problems with
detailed discussion of various thermal and fluid
analysis options and how best to make appropriate
modeling decisions.We recommend all users look through
these sample problems. Input decks associated with
each sample problem are installed in the "sample"
directory located in the SINDA/FLUINT installation
directory.
Training
Classes
- SINDA/FLUINT
Class Notes:
The class notes
for our standard SINDA and FLUINT classes and the
Advanced Design class are available for download
from the web site. We recommend users download these
training notes and review them thoroughly. These
notes provide an overview of the program structure
and guidance for usage. The associated lab notes
can also be downloaded.
- Training
Opportunities: We offer training classes for
all of our products. It is strongly recommended
that all new users attend one of our training classes.
The classes, although based on training notes available
for download, provide a significant amount of information
and instruction not included in the training notes.
For more information about the available training
classes please visit our Training
web page. We also offer custom
training.
- Mini
Topic Classes: C&R Technologies offers a variety
of short online topic based classes which are
free to the user. You review the class
listing and register for these classes at our web site.
- Heat
Transfer Reference Books and Education:
Although the SINDA/FLUINT User's Manual is extensive,
it alone will not provide the necessary background
required for creating quality thermohydraulic
models. Creating a good model requires educated
assessments of how best to model a system to achieve
the desired results. This can only be achieved
with a strong background in the principles of
heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid
flow.
Installation
and User Support
- For
support we recommend you start with our Online
Knowledge Database. This forum based database
has search capabilities to help you find answers
to your questions. You can also post new topics
to get answers to your questions.
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