Introduction to OpenFOAM
Overview
Instructor(s): Dr. Björn Windén
Time: Friday, March 22, 2024 — 1:30PM-4:00PM CT
Location: Blocker 220
Prerequisite(s): Active HPRC account, basic Linux/Unix skills. C++ experience recommended.
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.
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Course Materials
Participation
During the training, attendees are expected to log in to an HPRC cluster using their own computer and complete the instructor-led examples and exercises.
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 Grace
- 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
This course will be organized as follows:
- Slide Presentation
1. Instructor background
2. What is OpenFOAM? How is it different from other CFD packages?
3. Basic structure of an OpenFOAM “case” and basic commands
- Hands-on session
4. Running a basic tutorial, step-by-step
5. Post-processing with ParaView
(5-minute break)
6. Modifying a tutorial case to suit your needs
7. Implementing new methods
8. Running OpenFOAM in parallel and how to run on a cluster
9. Q&A