Openfoam For Absolute Beginners

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