determine size of louver

[skyngu]

hi,

is there any tool in inventor that can determine size of louver or quantity of louver base on heat generated?

we are designing a sheet metal box. we need to find out how many louvers we need.

thanks

[JDMather]

I think you will need to use Autodesk Simulation for that analysis.

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Autodesk-Simulation/ct-p/206

[shirazbj]

I am interested in how to caculate the heat generated.

Is it natural ventilation or forced ventilation with a fan?

Regards,

Peter

[JDMather]

Wrong forum - you should post this question in the Autodesk Simulation forum.

There is a tutorial in Autodesk Simulation that should answer this question.

[skyngu]

it is natural ventilation.

jdmather

we dont have autodesk simulation. I will try other ways. thanks

[JDMather · Accepted solution]

If you use the Grill function on the Plastics Features tab it will show you the flow area, but you must first calculate the required flow area and the Grill would just give you the opening - you would still need to create the louvers.

[shirazbj]

Cool. Didn't notice this grill button before.