ACES: Introduction to OpenFOAM
Overview
Instructor(s): Dr. Björn Windén
Time: Friday, October 31, 2025 1:30PM-4:00PM CT
Location: Online using Zoom
Prerequisite(s): Current ACCESS ID, basic Linux/Unix skills.
Introduction to OpenFOAM, the open source CFD toolbox, and how to use it on HPRC clusters. Hands-on tutorial on how to get started with running your simulations; as well as implementing new theories.
Course Materials
Learning Objectives and Agenda
In this course, participants will:
- Learn the background of OpenFOAM and how it relates to other CFD suites
- Learn how to load OpenFOAM and ParaView on ACES
- Learn the basic steps of running an OpenFOAM simulation
- Learn the basic steps of post-processing with ParaView
- Learn how to modify a tutorial case to suit their needs
- Learn how programming custom solvers is done in OpenFOAM
Note: During the class sessions many aspects of the material will be illustrated live via a login to ACES. Attendees will follow along and complete the exercises on their own laptops.