4.4.3 Postprocessing

You can use the standard postprocessing facilities of ANSYS FLUENT to display the MHD calculation results.

Contours of MHD variables can be displayed using

Graphics and Animations Contours Set Up...

The MHD variables can be selected from the variable list.

Vectors of MHD variables, such as the magnetic field vector and current density vector, can be displayed using

Graphics and Animations Vectors Set Up...

The vector fields of the MHD variables are listed in the Vectors of drop-down list in the Vectors dialog box. Table  4.4.1 lists the MHD related vector fields.

Table 4.4.1: MHD Vectors

Name	Unit	Description
Induced- $\vec{B}$-Field	Tesla	Induced magnetic field vector
External- $\vec{B}$-Field	Tesla	Applied external magnetic field vector
Current-Density $\vec{J}$	A/m $^2$	Induced current density field vector
Electric-Field $\vec{E}$	V/m	Electric field density vector
Lorentz-Force $\vec{F}$	N/m $^3$	Lorentz force vector