Temperature distribution in a piping system

antoniof1

Hello,

This is my first time here.

I would like to know if it is possible to calculate the temperature distribution along a piping system.

The first approach I tried to use was the following:

Element type: Line3; define geometry as a circular tube; define material thermal characteristics; input temperature in an end node; input a convection factor in the face elements; and run.

When I see the results, it seems to me that it is not OK, but i don't know if I did the right way.

I appreciate some help on this point.

Best regards.

Victor

That sounds OK. Can you attach the .liml file and explain what's wrong with the results?

An important effect is that Mecway applies convection to both the inside and outside of the pipe. If you only want the outside, it might be better to use a non-hollow section with the same perimeter and same cross-sectional area. Change the Circular tube material type to General section to specify these directly.