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Define 3D Gaussian heat source?

Posted 2012/02/23 9:56 GMT-5 Heat Transfer & Phase Change Version 4.1 2 Replies

shhtr hthas

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Dear Users,

I am trying to simulate an heating with moving laser model .. I need to use a 3D Gaussian heat source but I don't know how to define it or the expression to use.. could you help me?

thanking you
parama

2 Replies Last Post 2012/02/23 15:06 GMT-5

Alexander Malzkuhn

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Posted: 1 decade ago

Hi,

you could have a look at this model: www.comsol.co.in/showroom/gallery/699/
The coupling of the heat source works almost the same in 3D. I use it in one of my models and it works just fine.

Ivar KJELBERG COMSOL Multiphysics(r) fan, retired, former "Senior Expert" at CSEM SA (CH)

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Posted: 1 decade ago

Hi

there are a few answer already on the FORUM, try a search ;)

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Good luck
Ivar

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