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Engineering Tool V: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with OpenFoam

Ingenieur-Tool V: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) mit OpenFoam

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Leonhard Kleiser, Prof. Dr. Patrick Jenny
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:23:58

Abstract

Participants will learn to use the open source simulation software OpenFOAM on a user level (i.e. to conduct classical CFD studies). We will also introduce the students into programming with OpenFOAM so they will be able to implement additional equations into existing solvers.

Objective

Participants will learn to use the open source simulation software OpenFOAM on a user level (i.e. to conduct classical CFD studies). We will also introduce the students into programming with OpenFOAM so they will be able to implement additional equations into existing solvers.

Content

OpenFOAM is a very professional open-source simulation package which is freely (CHF 0.-) available under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It consists of a vast C++ library, many different applications and additional tools. Although most of the existing applications are flow solvers, OpenFOAM can be used in many different areas, as varied as solid dynamics, electromagnetics or pricing of financial options. Most users make only use of the included applications. One particular strength of OpenFOAM, however, is that new applications and even extensions of the library can be developed in a rather compact and elegant way.

Resources

Literature

http://foam.sourceforge.net/doc/Guides-a4/UserGuide.pdf

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
colloquium Ingenieur-Tools V: Computational Fluid Dynamics mit OpenFoam
Der Kurs ist ausgebucht. Anmeldungen ab 3.9.08 14h werden nicht mehr angenommen. Blockkurs in der ersten Semesterwoche Teilnehmerzahl: max. 16 Teilnehmer (Interessenten melden sich bitte bei Prof. P. Jenny, Institute of Fluid Dynamics: , phone +41-44-6326987)
  • 17.09 Date 13:15-17:00 (ML H 41.2)
  • 18.09 Date 13:15-17:00 (ML H 41.2)
  • 19.09 Date 13:15-17:00 (ML H 41.2)
12 h semesterly

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