OpenFOAM: The Open Source CFD Alternative

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Being familiar with the workings of computational fluid dynamics is becoming almost non-negotiable in today’s job market. The ability to apply the knowledge gained in fluid mechanics to practical problems, from simple laminar pipe flow all the way up to more advanced fluid sloshing and heat transfer problems is something all engineering companies can benefit from. Unfortunately, the financial barrier to entry is too high for many small companies to overcome.

OpenFOAM is an open-source alternative, and its complete feature set, plus the ability to customise the software down to the bare bones level for a specific goal make it an ideal alternative. The financial barrier is replaced with a time and expertise one however.

This webinar will give some history of and philosophy behind OpenFOAM, before running a live tutorial of the classic dam break problem. This will allow the illustration of the case structure, post-processing options, as well as different meshing techniques one can apply. Finally, a motorcycle case will be illustrated.

Key takeaways from this webinar:

1. Inclusive: Open-source CFD offers remarkable adaptability, formidable potency, and is on a constant ascent.
2. Academic Perspective: Save yourself the effort of constructing custom code from the ground up, especially when honing in on a precise niche. The fundamental framework is already at your disposal.
3. Industrial Viewpoint: Embrace cost-free access to CFD design and validation software, tailored for industry needs.

Presenter: Dr. Wilhelm Johann van den Bergh, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Science & Former EIT Lecturer

Dr. van den Bergh completed doctoral studies in mechanical engineering at the University of Pretoria in 2021, followed by a tenure as a lecturer at EIT until 2022. Presently, serving as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Science.

Engaged in cutting-edge postdoctoral research, concentrating on the intricate realm of nucleate boiling bubbles residing on textured surfaces. Leveraging the capabilities of OpenFOAM, this pursuit delves into the fascinating intricacies of heat transfer phenomena.

Join us to learn more at this must-attend event for engineering professionals and aspiring engineers alike.

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