Diffusion Calculator
The Diffusion Calculator is available with three elements if you do not have the additional Diffusion Module (DICTRA) license. With the Add-on Module you can use all available elements as per the licensed database selected. See Diffusion Module Available Graphical Mode Features for details about this and other options available with additional licenses.
A Diffusion Calculator allows you to set the conditions for, and perform, a diffusion calculation. You can add the calculator to the System Definer directly (right-click and select it from the Create New Successor menu).
There are also templates available under Non-Equilibrium that you can use to quickly set up a simulation. See Getting Started Links and Templates.
Once you have added a Diffusion Calculator, the Configuration window has Conditions and Options settings tabs where there are many available conditions to set and then continue the settings with the specialized Plot Renderer.
- Conditions: Set the conditions for your calculation that define the geometry, regions, phases, grids, composition profiles, and thermal profile.
The Composition Profiles and Thermal Profile are both set up on the Configuration window for a Diffusion Calculator. These are previewed in the Visualizations window.
- Options: Modify the simulation conditions such as the choosing the default solver (automatic or homogenization) and the time integration method. Also define the time step controls and if you choose homogenization as the solver, define further settings such as the interpolation scheme and whether to use global minimization or not.
- Plot Renderer: There are also unique settings available for this calculator once you add a Diffusion Calculator Plot Renderer.
Working with these simulations is an advanced topic. It is recommended you review the documentation and videos available or search for a specific topic.