Boundary Element Method for Mold Cooling Analysis

Boundary Element Method for Mold Cooling Analysis... 

In this work, a numerical solver based on Finite Volume Method (FVM) is developed to solve the governing equations. The solver has been successfully applied in injection molding filling simulation [2]. Numerical experiments confirm the reliability and efficiency of the solver. Currently the proposed solver can handle tetra, hexa, prism, pyramid, and mixing elements. Prism layer element can also be used for analysis to improve thermal boundary resolution while without extensive refining of mesh. This is valuable in mold cooling analysis that may involve millions of elements. 

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