Australia, February 25, 2013

This is a three-day hands-on course in Melbourne where
participants will learn the layout of the OpenFOAM library,
understanding of pressure-velocity coupling (steady-state
SIMPLE algorithm), how to copy and compile a solver, add an
equation to existing solver, add source terms involving
surface interpolation. In addition, introduction to C++
programming language, creation of the new turbulence model
as a part of the existing OpenFOAM library with curvature
correction.

Description:

 

Dr Darrin Stephens will deliver this three-day course at the 

training facility located close to Melbourne CBD. 

Participants in the course will learn the layout of the 

OpenFOAM library, understanding of pressure-velocity 

coupling (steady-state SIMPLE algorithm), how to copy and 

compile a solver, add an equation to existing solver, add 

source terms involving surface interpolation. In addition, 

introduction to C++ programming language, creation of the 

new turbulence model as a part of the existing OpenFOAM 

library with curvature correction. Lastly, the ability to 

read the OpenFOAM library without fear, removing the FUD 

(fear, uncertainty and doubt) that grips most new users. 

 

The methodology employed consists of a series of lectures 

that provide a general understanding of OpenFOAM topics 

followed by hands-on work. This training focuses on the 

OpenFOAM Foundation version 2.1.1 of OpenFOAM. 

 

Day 1 

 

Introduction, 

C++ introduction, 

OpenFOAM library layout, 

Anatomy of simpleFoam and pressure-velocity coupling theory. 

 

Day 2 

 

Compiliation of OpenFOAM solvers and utilities, 

Hand-on examples, 

C++ classes and inheritance. 

 

Day 3 

 

Creating a new turbulence model, programming, compiling and 

running, 

Boundary condition code walk through, 

Function object creation. 

 

 

A hard copy of the training notes will be provided together 

with a USB stick with a working copy of the OpenFOAM and 

workshop files from the course. For hands-on examples, 

attendees will have access to desktop computers with 

OpenFOAM installed. 

 

 

It is expected that the attendees have completed the 

Introductory course or have some experience using OpenFOAM. 

 

 

Price and Registration details: 

 

Industry: $1650 inc GST per person. 

Academic: $1210 inc GST per person. 

 

 

A 20% discount on the above fees is applicable if the 

particpant has attended our OpenFOAM Introductory course.