SHD Sim Multiphysics
Conjugate heat transfer (partitioned)
Only when the solid needs a real structural solver; chtMultiRegionFoam otherwise
preCICE
In development.
This module is phase 4 — one-way mapping comes well before two-way. The solver behind it is chosen and its capability is known. SHD Sim is available today.
What it is
Fluid and solid in separate solvers, exchanging temperature and flux at the interface. Worth doing only when the solid side needs a real structural code, for phase change, plasticity or a constitutive model a CFD solver does not carry. Otherwise chtMultiRegionFoam does the same job in one solver, better.
What this analysis needs from you
- Both solvers configured, plus preCICE between them
- Interface meshes that map cleanly
- A good reason not to use chtMultiRegionFoam, which is the default answer
Typical uses
- Thermal-mechanical assessment needing a structural solver on the solid
- Cases where solid behaviour is nonlinear
- Reusing an existing validated structural model rather than rebuilding it
- Coupling across organisations that own different halves
Industries
Sectors where this analysis is routinely asked for.
- Nuclear & energy
- Aerospace
- Multi-team programmes
- Research & academia
What comes out
- Coupled thermal fields across two solvers
- Interface temperature and flux history
- Iteration convergence record
- Reuse of an existing structural model
Backend
preCICE
Chosen for this analysis type, with its capability verified against the module plan — not decided later.
Status
Phase 4 — one-way mapping comes well before two-way. Telling us you need this analysis moves it up the order — modules are sequenced by who is waiting for them.