TECHNICAL
FEATURES
- Finite
difference code, using lumped parameter modeling techniques
- 25 solution
techniques: 10 Steady State routines, 15 Transient routines
- 23 Output
routines
- 91 Array,
matrix, and interpolation routines
- Sparse
Matrix methods implemented
- Connect/disconnect
capabilities
- Convection
library
- Conduction,
convection & radiation can be modeled
- Phase
change of materials can be modeled
- Material
properties, power inputs and boundary conditions can be time or temperature-dependent
- Power
inputs can be thermostatically controlled with hysteresis
- FORTRAN
can be mixed with SINDA/G commands for complete user control
- Numerous
options exist for printout of temperatures, heat sources and heat flows
- Interfaces
with radiation view factor programs such as TRASYS or NEVADA
- Can describe
time or temperature dependent variable with tables or polynomials
Double Precision Version
A double precision version of SINDA/G is available, adding numerical stability
and decreasing
convergence times.
Fluids Option Technical Features
- Able to model incompressible
single phase fluids
- Fluids and thermal
problems can be coupled
- Open and closed loop
problems involving multiple branches can be solved
- Pumps, valves and
pipes can be modeled
