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Ansys Thermal Desktop
Heat Transfer & Fluid Flow Modeling Software

From comprehensive two-phase flow capabilities to advanced finite element analysis, our world-class software is a critical tool for any thermal or fluids engineer.

Ansys Thermal Desktop for Thermal-Centric Modeling

Ansys Thermal Desktop includes all aspects of thermal model creation, including built-in finite difference, finite element, and lumped capacitance objects that can be combined into any configuration to solve complex thermal and fluid flow problems. With Thermal Desktop, users across a range of industries can build virtual prototypes to design more robust products, ranging from automotive components to manned spacecrafts.

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    Integrates with Ansys Fluent, Mechanical, Model Center & STK
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    FEM, FD, Thermal Radiation and Flow in a Single Environment
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    Orbital environment modeling
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    Propulsion and network flow modeling
Ansys Thermal Desktop

Quick Specs

Thermal Desktop enables concurrent engineering for thermal and fluid analysts by providing full access to CAD-based geometry as well as data exchange to and from structural codes without compromising traditional thermal modeling practices.

  • Full Parameterization
  • Automatic Model Correlation
  • Temperature & Heat Flow Visualization
  • Complete Post-Processing of Thermal Data
  • Advanced Meshing Software
  • Multi-processor Support for Radiation Calculations

What's New

In 2024 R2, new enhancements to Ansys Thermal Desktop include Streamlined Integration with System Coupling, Axi-symmetric modeling, Accessing SpaceClaim with your Ansys Thermal Desktop license and performance improvements that deliver faster thermal solutions.

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Streamlined Integration with System Coupling

System Coupling now has a "Thermal Desktop" participant type. Pick the DWG file directly in System Coupling instead of having to export an SCP file from Thermal Desktop.

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Axi-symmetric modeling

Axisymmetric models can now be meshed and solved with 2024 R2. Useful for secondary flows within turbomachines and other rotating equipment. 2D objects of rotation are fully compatible with 3D phenomena such as radiation, contact, and so on.

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Faster Thermal Solutions

Performance improvements deliver up to 4X faster thermal solutions. 

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Beta feature: Participating media

Solid bodies can absorb solar or infrared energy based on distance traversed by the energy. This can be used to model thick glass optics or semi-opaque fluids.

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Beta feature: Axi-symmetric modeling

Useful for secondary flows within turbomachines and other rotating equipment. 2D objects of rotation are fully compatible with 3D phenomena such as radiation, contact, and so on. Fluid ties connect to axi-symmetric objects.

Applications

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Thermal Analysis Simulation

Thermal Analysis Simulation

Know how thermal energy will affect the efficiency, reliability and safety of your products.

Chip thermal method

Ansys software is accessible

It's vital to Ansys that all users, including those with disabilities, can access our products. As such, we endeavor to follow accessibility requirements based on the US Access Board (Section 508), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and the current format of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT).