In ST5, Solid Edge Simulation introduces thermal studies for part, sheet metal, assembly, and structural frame models. You can use thermal studies for:
Heat transfer analysis to evaluate temperature distribution. ST5 introduces steady state heat transfer analysis.
To learn more, see the Using steady state heat transfer studies and Thermal studies help topics.
Thermal stress analysis, which couples heat transfer analysis results with linear static or linear buckling structural analysis.
To learn more, see Coupled studies and Using coupled studies for thermal stress analysis.
The following enhancements are related to thermal studies:
A new thermal study type—Steady State Heat Transfer—is available in the Create Study dialog box for tetrahedral, surface, mixed, and beam mesh types.
For thermal stress analysis, which combines thermal analysis with structural analysis, two new coupled study types are available:
Steady State Heat Transfer + Linear Static
Steady State Heat Transfer + Linear Buckling
Five new Thermal loads are available for steady state heat transfer simulation studies.
A variety of new material and thermal load properties are available in the Material Table.
New thermal result plots and contour shading—Iso Line and Iso Surface—are available to display the simulation results.
See the following help topics: