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Plots

This section shows some of the common plots used in the cavitation simulation. The steps to create the plots are:

1. Click Load Results in the Simulation Panel and load the steady state results.
2. Select the required result file in the ensuing Load Results dialog box, click Open.

Mass Flux

The mass balance is monitored with the mass flux plots.

1. Select Orifice_inlet and Orifice_outlet under Boundaries in the Geometric Entities Panel.
2. Click Add XY-Plot in the Toolbar.
3. Click Click for Variable List and then select Mass Flux under Flow in the Plot Panel.
4. Click Plot Selected Variables .
5. Click Combine Entity Data into a Single Curve to obtain the net mass flux.

Mass Flow Rate at Outlet

The mass flow rate at outlet is monitored with the mass flux plot for calculating coefficient of discharge.

1. Select Orifice_outlet under Boundaries in the Geometric Entities Panel.
2. Click Add XY-Plot in the Toolbar.
3. Click Click for Variable List and then select Mass Flux under Flow in the Plot Panel.
4. Click Plot Selected Variables icon in the Plot Panel.