Defining a Mass Flow Inlet

You can specify the magnitude and direction of fluid flow at the opening where the flow enters the fluid domain.

  1. From the Conditions section of the Flow analysis assistant panel, click Mass Flow Inlet .
  2. Optional: Enter a descriptive name.
  3. Select the surface where fluid enters the domain.
  4. From the Specification type options, select a mass flow specification:
    OptionDescription
    Mass Flow RateMass flow expressed in terms of mass over a specified period of time.
    Mass FluxA flow velocity vector that you define directly in terms of its X-, Y-, and Z-components in space.