Introduction to PowerTHERM

What you will learn

• Understand basic PowerTHERM concepts
• Understand how to predict surface temperatures
• Understand how to identify problem areas and provide recommendations to improve the design
• Understand how to use PowerTHERM to quickly make design changes to baseline and evaluate thermal performance improvements

Topics covered

• Overview - Introduction to PowerTHERM10 min
• 1 - Introduction to PowerTHERM15 min
• 2 - Getting Started with PowerTHERM15 min
• 3 - Working with PowerTHERM Models1 hour
• 4 - Using the Graphics Window1 hour
• 5 - Geometry Preparation1 hour 20 min
• 6 - PowerTHERM Setup40 min
• 7 - Parts Setup2 hour 10 min
• 8 - Assemblies and Curve Setup15 min
• 9 - Environment40 min
• 10 - Conduction40 min
• 11 - Properties15 min
• 12 - Analyzing the Model40 min
• 13 - Postprocessing the Model1 hour
• 14 - Thermal Reports40 min

Prerequisites

Basic familiarity with PowerFLOW