Selecting the Physics Models and Materials

Set up the physics continuum, then select physics models and data tables.

This model simulation uses two-dimensional space and steady time modeling for simplicity. The material is a viscous polymer modeled by the Power Law.

To select the physics models and materials:

  1. Create a new physics continuum and rename it Power-Law.
  2. For the Power-Law continuum, select the following models, in order:
    Group Box Model
    Space Two Dimensional
    Time Steady
    Material Liquid
    Flow

    Viscous Flow

    Constant Density (Selected automatically)

    Laminar (Selected automatically)

    Rheology Generalized Newtonian
    Optional Models Material Calibration
  3. Select Liquid > H2O and rename H2O as Polymer.
  4. Select Liquid > Polymer > Material Properties > Dynamic Viscosity and set Method to Non-Newtonian Generalized Power Law.