OpenFOAM CFD Essentials
Start with OpenFOAM installation, setup, and basics directory structure, running cases, and command-line tools.
Master mesh generation using blockMesh and snappyHexMesh. Explore turbulence, multiphase flow, radiation, and boundary conditions.
Understand key solvers like pimpleFoam, rhoPimpleFoam, and reacting flow solvers. Choose the right one for your problem.
Visualize results in ParaView and use advanced tools like pyFoam and ChatGPT for debugging.
Complete hands-on projects: cavity flow, mixers, turbulence studies, elbow analysis, and dynamic meshing.
By the end, you'll confidently set up, run, and analyze OpenFOAM simulations.
By Shubham Saxena · Professor, IIT Roorkee
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Requirements
• Basic knowledge of fluid mechanics (helpful, not required)
• Linux or terminal familiarity recommended
• OpenFOAM installed (free and open-source)
• No prior CFD experience required
What to expect from this course
Discover what OpenFOAM is, where it's applied, and how to install and configure your environment with essential references and quick-start guides.
Navigate units, dimensions, directory structures, and file organization. Run cases, stop simulations, automate workflows with scripts, and master the system.
Prepare geometry and generate meshes using blockMesh, snappyHexMesh, and mesh converters for complete CFD preprocessing.
Study turbulence models, thermophysical properties, radiation, Eulerian and Lagrangian multiphase approaches, and proper boundary condition setup.
Understand solution algorithms and solver selection. Work with pimpleFoam, rhoPimpleFoam, multiphase, and reactive flow solvers.
Master post-processing with OpenFOAM tools and ParaView—visualize results, extract data, run sampling functions, create animations, and organize reports.
Explore advanced utilities: pyFoam, swak4foam, blockMeshDG, automation scripts, and custom code development. Use ChatGPT to explain commands, debug errors, and accelerate your workflow.
Gain hands-on experience through real projects: cavity flow, SRF mixers, turbulence studies, elbow analysis, Pitz-Daily, and dynamic meshing simulations.
The Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to OpenFOAM
What is OpenFOAM? Overview and Applications
Discovering OpenFOAM
Installing OpenFOAM Part-1
Installing OpenFOAM Part-2
Setting up the OpenFOAM Environment
Useful References
Module 2: Understanding OpenFOAM Basics
Module 3: Pre-processing with OpenFOAM
Module 4: Modelling in OpenFOAM
Module 5: OpenFOAM Solvers
Module 6: Post-processing in OpenFOAM
Module 7: Advanced Tools and AI Assistance
Module 8: Capstone Projects – Part 1
Module 9: Capstone Projects – Part 2
Module 10: Capstone Projects – Part 3
Module 1: Introduction to OpenFOAM
What is OpenFOAM? Overview and Applications
Discovering OpenFOAM
Installing OpenFOAM Part-1
Installing OpenFOAM Part-2
Setting up the OpenFOAM Environment
Useful References
Module 2: Understanding OpenFOAM Basics
Module 3: Pre-processing with OpenFOAM
Module 4: Modelling in OpenFOAM
Module 5: OpenFOAM Solvers
Module 6: Post-processing in OpenFOAM
Module 7: Advanced Tools and AI Assistance
Module 8: Capstone Projects – Part 1
Module 9: Capstone Projects – Part 2
Module 10: Capstone Projects – Part 3
Module 1: Introduction to OpenFOAM
What is OpenFOAM? Overview and Applications
Discovering OpenFOAM
Installing OpenFOAM Part-1
Installing OpenFOAM Part-2
Setting up the OpenFOAM Environment
Useful References
Module 2: Understanding OpenFOAM Basics
Module 3: Pre-processing with OpenFOAM
Module 4: Modelling in OpenFOAM
Module 5: OpenFOAM Solvers
Module 6: Post-processing in OpenFOAM
Module 7: Advanced Tools and AI Assistance
Module 8: Capstone Projects – Part 1
Module 9: Capstone Projects – Part 2
Module 10: Capstone Projects – Part 3
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