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
Requirements Good understanding of theory and numerical methods in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Description OpenFOAM for Absolute BeginnersCourse
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: - Understanding the basics of CFD - Overview of OpenFOAM and its capabilities - Setting up the OpenFOAM environment2. Basic OpenFOAM Operations: - Navigating the OpenFOAM directory structure - Running simple simulations - Post-processing results using ParaView3. Mesh Generation and Manipulation: - Introduction to meshing concepts - Creating and manipulating meshes with blockMesh - Importing and refining meshes from external tools4. Setting Up and Running Simulations: - Defining boundary conditions and initial conditions - Choosing appropriate solvers - Running steady-state and transient simulations5. Case Studies and Hands-On Projects: - Backward-facing step simulation to understand boundary conditions - Flow around a prism project to analyze drag and lift coefficients - Dam break simulation using multiphaseEulerFoam6. Advanced Topics: - Customizing solvers and boundary conditions - Introduction to turbulence modeling - Basic scripting for automation and advanced post-processingCourse 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!
Overview Section 1: Course Content
Lecture 1 Course Content
Section 2: Class 1: Introduction
Lecture 2 Introduction to OpenFOAM, Installation and Basic Commands
Section 3: Class 2: Meshing and Basic Case Setup
Lecture 3 blockMesh, icoFoam and Introduction to ParaView
Lecture 4 How to Make Case from Tutorials
Section 4: Class 3: snappyHexMesh
Lecture 5 snappyHexMesh and checkMesh
Section 5: Class 4: Solvers and Case study-Lid Driven Cavity
Lecture 6 Solvers and Case Study
Section 6: Class 5: Boundary Conditions and Introduction to Turbulence Modelling
Lecture 7 Boundary Conditions and Intro to Turbulence Modeling
Section 7: Class 6: Transient Simulations and Parallel Processing using MPI
Lecture 8 Transient Simulations and Parallel Processing
Section 8: Class 7: Advanced snappyHexMesh, External Aerodynamics, Force Coefficients Plots
Lecture 9 Advanced snappyHexMesh, External Aerodynamics and Plotting force Coefficients
Section 9: Class 8: Import Mesh from ANSYS, Flow over a Cylinder Vortex Shedding Case study
Lecture 10 Import mesh from ANSYS WB and Fluent, Flow over a cylinder vortex shedding case
Section 10: Class 9: Automation with OpenFOAM
Lecture 11 Allrun and Allclean Files
Section 11: Class 10: Multiphase Flows and Case Study on Multiphase Flow Simulation
Lecture 12 Multiphaseflows and Case Study
Anyone who is interested in learning OpenFOAM