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Old   April 25, 2021, 18:49
Default RhoPimpleFoam vs BuoyantPimpleFoam for constant density heat transfer
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Hi All. I'm simulating transient heat transfer in a simple incompressible open channel flow. All thermophysical properties are to be kept constant. For this problem, which of the two solvers should I use. Thank you
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Use buoyantPimpleFoam.

rhoPimpleFoam was designed for compressible flows.
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