Heat Generation Load—Generative Design
Heat generation loads simulate heat sources internal to your model. They apply a uniform generation load internal to a body. A positive heat generation acts into the body adding heat energy to it. The heat generation rate is defined as energy per unit time.
To Define a Heat Generation Load
1. After you create a new thermal simulation study, click > 
Heat Generation. The Heat Generation dialog box opens.
Heat Generation. The Heat Generation dialog box opens.2. Specify a name for the load, or use the default name. Optionally click the color swatch adjacent to the Name box to change the color of the icon, the distribution, or the text displayed for the load.
3. Select the body to which you want to apply the heat generation load. Your selections appear in the References collector.
 | You can select only a connected body. |
4. In the Distribution field, select one of the following:
◦ Total Load
◦ Load per unit volume
| | Load per unit volume is the heat generated per unit volume. |
5. Specify a value for Heat generation, which is the power (heat generation per time) that is applied to the selected reference.
6. Select units from the list or accept the default units.
7. Click OK to create the load and save it.