Using Scalar Profiles

Scalar profiles are use to specify scalar quantities such as Mach number, temperature and mass flow. In some cases, the node exists in the Values node independent of the corresponding Conditions. However, in other cases, the node is added to the Values node according to the method selected in the Conditions node (for example, mass flow can be entered as mass flux or as mass flow rate).

Dimensions

The dimensionality of the value (read-only). Clicking the customizer executes the define dimensionality action.

Method

Selects the method to use for entering the scalar value.

Constant

Specifies the scalar value as a single, constant value A Constant node will be added as a child to this node.

Field Function

Defines the scalar value using a field function (typically user defined). A Function node will be added as a child to this node.

Table (iteration)

Defines the scalar value as a function of iteration number. A Table (iteration) node will be added as a child to this node.

Table (r)

Defines the scalar value as a function of radius. A Table (r) node will be added as a child to this node.

Table (time)

Defines the scalar value as a function of physical time. A Table (time) node will be added as a child to this node.

Table (x,y,z)

Defines the scalar value as a function of position. A Table (x,y,z) node will be added as a child to this node.

User Code

Defines the scalar value using a user subroutine. A User Code node will be added as a child to this node.

Using Scalar Profiles

Properties