Abstract
A software package is written to interface finite element general purpose programs with finite-difference thermal network analyzers for detailed analysis of large thermal problems. The finite element mesh is used to generate the thermal network representation of the problem. The software is called Interfacing Software for Thermal Analysis (INSTAN). Using INSTAN, programmer support and calculation effects are minimized since the bulk of the programming and calculations is built into the software. The engineer does not need to have an extensive knowledge of the finite-difference or finite element programs used. The problem geometry is specified using a CAD system and a preprocessor which creates the finite element mesh input data.
Original language | English |
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Journal | American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Paper) |
State | Published - 1987 |