CFD Temperature Simulation for Solar Dryer

₹600-1500 INR

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₹600-1500 INR

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I need a complete CFD study that shows how temperature is distributed inside my solar cabinet dryer when it operates between 40 °C and 60 °C under a predominantly vertical airflow pattern. The model must replicate the cabinet’s actual dimensions, material properties, and typical solar-heat input so I can verify that delicate Moringa leaves stay within their safe drying band without hot spots. You should work in ANSYS Fluent as long as mesh independence, radiation effects and transient solar loading are all captured. Once the baseline is validated, I would like you to visualise temperature contours at key sections, compare them against the 40 °C–60 °C target and, if needed, propose geometric or flow-rate adjustments that tighten the spread. Deliverables • 3-D CFD model file(s) with all boundary conditions and material libraries • Mesh-independence proof and solver settings summary • Temperature contour plots and numerical data for selected time steps • Short report (PDF) explaining methodology, assumptions, results, and any design improvement recommendations Acceptance Criteria The final plots must clearly show that 95 % or more of the leaf-holding volume stays within the 40 °C–60 °C band during steady operation, with no zone exceeding 65 °C.

Engineering

Data Visualization

Thermal Analysis

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Design Optimization

Finite Element Analysis

3D Modelling

Simulation

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@miskinarati

Hi there, I can perform the complete ANSYS Fluent CFD simulation of your solar cabinet dryer, including transient solar loading, radiation, natural/forced convection and mesh-independence study. I’ll evaluate the 40–60°C operating band, identify hot spots, and provide temperature contours and quantitative results for the leaf-holding region. Deliverables: 3D Fluent CFD model with BCs/materials Mesh independence & solver settings Transient temperature contours/data Comparison against 40–60°C target Short technical PDF report Flow-rate/geometric recommendations if required I have strong experience in CFD, thermal analysis and ANSYS Fluent, including heat-transfer and solar/air-flow simulations. Timeline and budget can be finalized after discussing the complete scope. Best regards, Arati M.

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@anantp31

Hi, I can perform this CFD study in ANSYS Fluent, including transient solar loading, radiation, airflow and mesh-independence analysis. I have hands-on experience with solar air heater CFD, Li-ion battery thermal analysis, and a convergent-divergent nozzle study, including mesh independence, temperature/pressure/velocity contours and transient results. I can deliver the Fluent model, solver/mesh settings, temperature contours, numerical data and a concise technical report with design recommendations.

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@loirea

Can I try ? I want to try simulation your project Can you send me the 3D model file first so I can take a look and check the feasibility of the project?

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@lindrosen

Hello, I can carry out the complete CFD study of your solar cabinet dryer in ANSYS Fluent, including the thermal and airflow analysis required for Moringa leaf drying. I have experience developing CFD models and working with the stated software, including geometry setup, meshing, material properties, boundary conditions, solver configuration, and post-processing. I will develop the 3-D model using your actual cabinet dimensions, material properties, solar heat input, and predominantly vertical airflow conditions. The study will include mesh-independence analysis, radiation modelling, transient solar loading, and thermal/flow field analysis. I will provide: 1. Fully configured ANSYS Fluent CFD model files 2. Mesh-independence study and solver settings 3. Temperature and airflow contours at key sections and selected time steps 4. Numerical temperature data for the leaf-holding region 5. Comparison against the 40–60 °C target and 65 °C maximum limit 6. Assessment of whether ≥95% of the leaf-holding volume remains within the required range 7. Recommendations for geometry, airflow rate, or other design adjustments if temperature uniformity needs improvement 8. A concise PDF report covering methodology, assumptions, validation, results, and recommendations I can start from your existing CAD/geometry if available and ensure the model is set up specifically around your acceptance criteria.

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