Problem: Obstructions change geometry when fds is exported from pyrosim.

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Dahai Qi

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Nov 18, 2016, 4:41:27 PM11/18/16
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Hi,

I meet a problem when I use PyroSim to create a geometry and export FDS file. Then when I import the FDS file, the geometry location is changed. 

For example on pyrosim I have a hole with following dimensions:

X                    Y                    Z

10.6             18.5               14

11.2             19.5               16


Once i export FDS file the hole dimensions change and become as follow:

X                    Y                    Z

10.5             18.5               13.8

11                 19.5               15.8


because of this problem, the smoke is not going outside of the room since the opening is not in the wall anymore


Can any one help me to solve the problem? Thanks!


Dahai

Randy McDermott

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Nov 18, 2016, 5:00:20 PM11/18/16
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Just edit your FDS file directly and put the hole where you want it to be.  You must make sure your grid and HOLE or OBST align.  FDS will snap to the nearest Cartesian cell.  Toggle "q" in Smokeview to see what you input and what FDS ultimately uses.

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Brian L

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Nov 23, 2016, 2:03:03 PM11/23/16
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Does your hole and other geometry align with the mesh you've selected?

Dahai Qi

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Nov 23, 2016, 2:05:54 PM11/23/16
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yes. I made the hole a little bit larger and it works now. Thanks!

Dahai

On Wed, Nov 23, 2016 at 2:03 PM, Brian L <liqui...@gmail.com> wrote:
Does your hole and other geometry align with the mesh you've selected?

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