Geometry input

The collector is introduced into the computational model using free points and free lines. Free points determine individual corners of the collector and are defined through the "Free points" input mode (frame) together with the "New free points" dialog window.

New free point input

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Desktop after entering free points

In the next step we introduce the geometrical lines connecting collector points using the mode "Free lines". Pressing the "Add" button on the horizontal tool bar then allows us to connect individual points using the mouse.

Free lines input

For entering an arc segment it is necessary to select a new type of line on the tool bar.

Switching the type of line to "Arc"

Next, by clicking on the arc end points we define the arc vertical rise.

Input of arc

The inserted arc can be further adjusted in the "Edit new line properties" dialog window – in our particular case we change the value of the center point coordinate from 1,08m to 1,0m (the desired one). This completes the geometry input step.

Adjusting arc parameters in the dialog window

Desktop after defining geometry

To complete the topology input step we proceed with generating the finite element (FE) mesh.