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OpenFOAM for Absolute Beginners

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Overview

OpenFOAM, CFD, Computational Fluid Dynamics

What you'll learn:
  • Introduction to OpenFOAM
  • Laminar and RANS Simulations in OpenFOAM
  • Steady and Transient Simulations in OpenFOAM
  • Multiphase Simulations in OpenFOAM
  • Parallel Processing using MPI in OpenFOAM
  • Perform External Aerodynamics Analysis and Plot Force Data

OpenFOAM for Absolute Beginners

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Course Description:

Welcome to "OpenFOAM for Absolute Beginners," a comprehensive course designed to introduce you to the powerful world of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using OpenFOAM. Whether you're a student, engineer, or hobbyist, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of OpenFOAM, ensuring you develop a solid foundation to tackle real-world CFD problems.


What You'll Learn:

1. Introduction to CFD and OpenFOAM:

  • Introduction to OpenFOAM

  • Installation and Setup

  • File Structure and Basic Commands

2. Geometry Preparation and Mesh Generation

  • Geometry and Mesh Generation with blockMesh

  • Boundary and Initial Conditions

  • Solvers and Running the Simulation

  • Post-Processing Results with ParaView

3. Mesh Generation Using blockMesh and snappyHexMesh

  • blockMesh Tool for snappyHexMesh

  • snappyHexMesh Tool Introduction

  • Creating Complex Meshes

  • Quality Checks using checkMesh

4. Types of Solvers and Case Study 1

  • Incompressible Solvers

  • Compressible Solvers

  • Multiphase Solvers

  • Case Study Introduction: Lid Driven Cavity

5. Boundary Conditions and Turbulence Modeling

  • Types of Boundary Conditions

  • Practical Implementation Examples

  • Turbulence Modeling Introduction

  • Setting Up and Running RANS Simulations

6. Parallel Computing using MPI and URANS

  • Introduction to Transient Solvers

  • Decomposing Methods

  • Parallel Processing using MPI

  • Parallel Processing for snappyHexMesh

7. Advanced snappyHexMesh and postProcessing Data

  • Refinement Box Feature in snappyHexMeshDict

  • External Aerodynamics (motorBike Case)

  • Plotting Force Coefficients (GNU Plot)

  • Exporting Post Processed Data to Excel

8. Import ANSYSMeshes

  • Importing ANSYS Workbench Mesh into OpenFOAM

  • Importing ANSYS Fluent Mesh into OpenFOAM

  • Flow Over a Cylinder using Workbench Meshing

9. Automation and Allrun

  • Automation with Allrun File

  • Allclean File

10. Multiphase Flows

  • Introduction to Multiphase Flow Simulations

  • Modeling Approaches and Practical Considerations

  • Demonstration: Using multiphaseEulerFoam in OpenFOAM

    • Dam Break (4 Phase)


Course Structure:

This course is structured over 4 weeks, with three classes each week. Each class lasts around 2 hours, providing a balanced mix of theory and hands-on practice. By the end of the course, you will have completed several projects, giving you the confidence to apply OpenFOAM to your own CFD challenges.


Who This Course is For:

- Absolute Beginners: No prior knowledge of OpenFOAM or CFD is required.

- Students and Engineers: Ideal for those looking to add CFD skills to their repertoire.

- Hobbyists and Enthusiasts: Perfect for anyone with a keen interest in fluid dynamics and simulation.


Why Enroll in This Course?

- Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced instructors who have extensive knowledge of OpenFOAM and practical CFD applications.

- Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience through real-world projects and case studies.

- Community Support: Join a community of learners, share your progress, and get feedback from peers and instructors.


Start your journey into the fascinating world of computational fluid dynamics with "OpenFOAM for Absolute Beginners." Enroll now and take the first step towards mastering OpenFOAM!

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