8.2. Preprocessing

• Meshing Recommendations
  • Introduction
  • Surface Mesh
    • Element Sizing
    • Quality Metrics
  • Volume Mesh
    • Element Sizing
    • Quality Metrics
    • y+ Estimation
  • Mesh format related considerations
  • BET and AD Refinement Regions
  • Modeling a Hub in BET/AD Simulations
  • Automated Meshing Refinement Regions for BET/AD Simulations
• CGNS Mesh Format and Multizone Interface Connectivity
  • Introduction
  • Multizone Interface Connectivity
    • Collaboration with Volume Models
    • Interpretations in surfaceOutput
• STEP Format CAD Import for Automated Meshing
  • Quick Example
  • Common Issues
    • Lofting Surfaces
    • Boolean Operations
    • Solid Body v.s. Sheet Body
• User Defined Expressions
  • Guidance on how to write User Defined Expressions
  • Scalar function and operators
  • Functions that operate on vectors
  • Solver variables
    • Variables that are defined on all grid nodes
    • Simulation wide variables
    • Zone or patch associated variables