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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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Complex topics are broken down into simple, actionable lessons that engineers can implement immediately.

Learn from Subject Experts:

Courses are created and reviewed by professionals with real manufacturing and design experience, ensuring every lesson is accurate, practical, and industry-ready.

Learning That Works:

Complex topics are broken down into simple, actionable lessons that engineers can implement immediately.

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