How to set non-Newtonian viscosity for a fluid in a Fluent simulation?

This article will inform the reader on how to activate a non-Newtonian viscosity model for a fluid viscosity when using Fluent.  The non-Newtonian viscosity models are not exposed by default when using the viscosity pull-down for a fluid material.  This article informs on how to expose those models for selection. 

 

Step_A: 

  1. Enter the text “newton” into the Quick Search.
  2. Observe the TUI command generated.
  3. Click on the TUI command.

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Step_B: 

The TUI command should automatically appear in the console. 
Type enter and enter y to enable. 

              /define/models/viscous/turbulence-expert/turb-non-newtonian? 

              Enable turbulence for non-Newtonian fluids? [no] y 

 

Step_C: 

  1. Enter the materials panel for the desired fluid.
  2. Access the viscosity pull-down.
  3. Scroll down to access the added viscosity models.
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  4. Select from one of the new options:

    Cross 
    Hershel-Bulkley 
    Carreau 
    Non-Newtonian-Power-Law 

     

    In conclusion, the turbulence for non-Newtonian fluids needs to be activated via a TUI to be able to activate a non-Newtonian fluid viscosity.