Simple loop in LaplacianFoam

Houthuys · January 23, 2017, 10:29

Dear all,

I am bit confused about the function of the simple loop declared in the LaplacianFoam solver.

Code:

simpleControl simple(mesh);
.......
    while (simple.loop()) {
.......

I think it's not the SIMPLE algorithm procedure because this solver has nothing to do regarding the pressure-velocity coupling. Also this solver is transient solver while the SIMPLE algorithm is steady state solver.

I would appreciate if someone can elaborate on the difference between simple.loop, simpleControl and the SIMPLE algorithm

Thanks

tomf · January 24, 2017, 04:18

Hi,

I believe it has to do with the convergence checking functionality that is available within the simple loops. I would agree the name is a bit misleading, but I do no think you should worry about it too much.

Regards,
Tom

January 23, 2017, 10:29	Simple loop in LaplacianFoam	#1
Houthuys New Member rik houthuys Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 9	Dear all, I am bit confused about the function of the simple loop declared in the LaplacianFoam solver. Code: simpleControl simple(mesh); ....... while (simple.loop()) { ....... I think it's not the SIMPLE algorithm procedure because this solver has nothing to do regarding the pressure-velocity coupling. Also this solver is transient solver while the SIMPLE algorithm is steady state solver. I would appreciate if someone can elaborate on the difference between simple.loop, simpleControl and the SIMPLE algorithm Thanks

January 24, 2017, 04:18		#2
tomf Senior Member Tom Fahner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Breda, Netherlands Posts: 647 Rep Power: 32	Hi, I believe it has to do with the convergence checking functionality that is available within the simple loops. I would agree the name is a bit misleading, but I do no think you should worry about it too much. Regards, Tom dasa likes this.

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