The conformal mesh and the non-conformal mesh

In the previous section, after correcting some errors, we were able to mesh the imported geometry, but the mesh has problems for simulations because it is a non-conformal mesh. A conformal mesh is one in which the elements share nodes and sides. To achieve this condition, contiguous surfaces (of the piece) must share lines and points of the mesh. Most calculating modules require conformal meshes; however, some modules accept non-conformal meshes. A non-conformal mesh normally requires less computation time since it generates fewer elements.