Heat Conduction in a Two-Dimensional Fin (FEAScript platform)

This tutorial demonstrates how to solve the 2D heat conduction fin problem using the FEAScript platform with a no-code, block-based approach. For the mathematical formulation and theory behind this example, see the JavaScript API tutorial.

Introduction

The example uses the same mathematical model as described in the JavaScript API tutorial - a steady-state heat transfer problem with a mix of boundary conditions (constant temperature, symmetry, and convection). This visual platform approach provides the same results as the JavaScript API implementation but allows you to set up and solve the problem without writing any code.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow these steps to load and run the Heat Conduction in 2D Fin simulation:

  1. Visit the FEAScript platform in your browser at https://platform.feascript.com.
  2. Locate the Control Panel on the right side of the screen.

    The FEAScript platform Control Panel

  3. Click the "Load Project" button in the Control Panel under the "Load/Save Project" folder.
  4. Select the "HeatConduction2DFin.xml" file from your computer.

    You can download this file from the FEAScript platform examples repository .

  5. The blocks will be loaded into the editor, showing the complete simulation setup.

    The loaded block diagram showing the complete 2D fin simulation setup

    These blocks represent the same setup as described in the JavaScript API tutorial. If you need help understanding the different block types and their functions, refer to the FEAScript platform help page.

  6. Click "Evaluate" in the Control Panel to run the simulation.

    This will execute the blocks in sequence, performing the finite element analysis.

  7. Switch to the "Solution" tab to view the results.

    The temperature contour plot showing the heat distribution in the 2D fin

    The results are the same with those obtained from the JavaScript API tutorial.