Table 3
Characteristics of the three meshes tested.
| Data | Mesh 1: fine | Mesh 2: intermediate | Mesh 3: coarse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of elements, – | 5 184 000 | 4 104 000 | 1 683 360 |
| Number of nodes, – | 5 302 584 | 4 220 424 | 1 736 640 |
| Minimum size, mm | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Maximum size, mm | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Maximum face size, mm | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of layers near walls, – | 20 | 15 | 15 |
| y+, – | 1.22 | 3.11 | 4.78 |
| Simulation time, h | 6 | 2 | 1 |