While newer versions of SolidWorks exist, remains a robust tool for validating designs, and many engineers still rely on the established methodologies from that era.

Right-click in the Flow Simulation tree:

: Select your fluid (e.g., Water, Air) from the Engineering Database.

This classic 2012 tutorial exercise demonstrates how to determine the pressure drop and velocity profile through a ball valve. Prerequisites & Geometry Prep Open the valve assembly model in SolidWorks 2012.

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SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation 2012 remains a powerful computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tool for engineers analyzing fluid flow and heat transfer within their 3D models. While the software has evolved, the core principles of the 2012 version are still used in many legacy environments and educational settings. Getting Started with SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation 2012

In this directory, look for files named hardcopy_tutorial.pdf or flow_simulation_tutorial.pdf . This official manual contains advanced sample exercises, including valve analysis, heat sink electronic cooling, and porous media simulations.

Displays stress, temperature, or pressure distributions directly on the solid faces of the CAD geometry.

The Wizard is the easiest way to establish global parameters for your simulation. Open the wizard via Flow Simulation > Project > Wizard . Select your preference (SI, IPS, etc.).

What are you trying to analyze?

Exercise: Ball Valve Pressure Drop

For internal flow analysis (e.g., fluid moving through a pipe or valve), you must seal the openings. Open your assembly or part file. Navigate to . Select the planar faces of the openings.