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General Information<\/h2> \n\r\n
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It is estimated that to complete the course, the student should dedicate approximately 60 hours of study<\/strong> and thereby acquire a basic-intermediate level in using OpenFOAM<\/strong>. Students who achieve this level will receive a diploma. The course also includes additional material, both theoretical and practical, for those students who wish to dedicate more than 60 hours of study and thereby acquire a higher level in using OpenFOAM<\/strong>. <\/p> \n \n

The course is structured as follows:<\/strong> <\/p> \n \n

11 theory chapters (each chapter includes an explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and an explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Windows) 8 basic exercises (each exercise includes an explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and an explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Windows) 7 intermediate exercises (each exercise includes an explanatory text in English)<\/p> \n \n

All material is available from day one and there is no fixed schedule; each student studies at their own pace. Inquiries to the instructors can be made in English or Spanish. Our online platform has various technological resources such as chat, forums, messaging, videoconferencing, etc. The maximum time to complete the course is 3 months. <\/p> \n \n

The instructors (M.I. Lamas and C.G. Rodr\u00edguez) have accredited professional and teaching experience in CFD and OpenFOAM. In addition, they continuously write technical articles in well-known international journals. <\/p> \n \n

The OpenFOAM software is open and free<\/strong>. It can be downloaded from www.openfoam.com. <\/p> \n \n

IMPORTANT: To follow the course, a 64-bit operating system is required. The official version of the OpenFOAM software available from www.openfoam.com is used. Other versions of OpenFOAM software available on other websites will not be covered. This course will follow the indicated program and students may ask as many questions as needed provided they are related to the course and not to other topics. <\/p> \n\r\n

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Duration:<\/strong><\/td> \n60 hours. Online <\/td> \n<\/tr> \n
Start date:<\/strong><\/td> \nFlexible start<\/td> \n<\/tr> \n
Maximum time:<\/strong><\/td> \n3 months<\/td> \n<\/tr> \n
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Description<\/h2> \n\r\n
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Aimed at:<\/strong><\/h3> \n \n

Engineers, technical engineers, physicists, and in general anyone interested in learning OpenFOAM.<\/p> \n \n

Objectives:<\/strong><\/h3> \n \n

The purpose of this course is to acquire the knowledge and practical skills necessary for using OpenFOAM software as a tool for CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) calculations.<\/p> \n \n

This course is designed for those who want to learn to use the CFD program with OpenFOAM without prior knowledge of the program.<\/p> \n \n

General Description of OpenFOAM Open-Source Software:<\/strong><\/h3> \n \n

OpenFOAM<\/strong> (Open Field Operation and Manipulation<\/em>) has a large number of users in most areas of engineering and science, both in commercial and academic organizations.<\/p> \n \n

By default, OpenFOAM includes an extensive library<\/strong> with more than 80 solvers<\/strong> and 170 tutorials<\/strong> that can solve virtually any problem, including the following:– Basic computational fluid dynamics problems.– Compressible flow.– Chemical reactions.– Combustion.– Turbulence.– Heat transfer.– Engines and turbomachinery.– Solid dynamics.– Supersonic flow.– Electromagnetism.– Multiphase flows.– Others…<\/p> \n \n

Being open source, OpenFOAM offers users complete freedom to customize and extend its extensive library of functionalities.<\/p> \n \n

Another advantage is that it can run in serial or parallel (using multiple processors simultaneously), allowing users to make the most of their hardware without having to pay additional licenses for software use.<\/p> \n \n

This course has been entirely developed by Technical Courses and is not offered by OpenCFD Limited, the producer of OpenFOAM software and owner of the OPENFOAM\u00ae and OpenCFD\u00ae trademarks.<\/p> \n \n

Learn more about CFD with OpenFOAM<\/strong>:<\/p> \n \n

– CFD Analysis of a Fin with Anguilliform Motion.<\/a><\/em><\/p> \n \n

– CFD – Computational Fluid Dynamics in Naval Applications<\/a><\/em>– CFD ANALYSIS OF THE SCAVENGING PROCESS OF THE MAN 7S50MC MARINE ENGINE<\/a><\/em><\/p> \n \n

– CFD Analysis of the Scavenging Period During Valve Overlap of the W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 46 Diesel Engine<\/a>– Emission Control Methods in Marine Engines<\/a><\/em><\/p> \n \n

– <\/strong>STUDY OF VEHICLE AERODYNAMICS<\/a><\/em><\/p> \n\r\n

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Methodology:<\/h2> \n \n

The course is delivered online through our virtual campus in a comfortable and flexible environment, eliminating travel and rigid schedules of in-person training. The evaluation of course progress will be carried out through theoretical and practical tests, also in an online format. <\/p> \n\r\n

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Chapter 1: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) (Consists of a 33-page explanatory text in English)<\/strong>1.1 Introduction1.2 Discretization Process 1.2.1 Domain Discretization 1.2.2 Discretization of Governing Equations1.3 Solution of Discretized Equations1.4 Relaxation FactorsChapter 2: Introduction to OpenFOAM<\/strong>(Consists of a 43-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and a 43-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)<\/strong>2.1 Introduction2.2 Installation on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS2.3 Structure of a Simulation in OpenFOAM 2.3.1 Preprocessing 2.3.2 Solving 2.3.3 Postprocessing2.4 Main Files and Folders for Running a Simulation 2.4.1 Tutorials Folder 2.4.2 Solvers Folder2.5 Running a SimulationChapter 3: Postprocessing in OpenFOAM<\/strong>(Consists of a 20-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and a 20-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)<\/strong>3.1 Introduction3.2 Postprocessing with ParaView.3.3 Postprocessing with Other SoftwareChapter 4: Mesh Generation for OpenFOAM<\/strong>(Consists of a 16-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and a 16-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)<\/strong>4.1 Introduction4.2 CAD Design4.3 Mesh Generation 4.3.1 Commercial Software 4.3.2 Free SoftwareChapter 5: Physical Models Included in OpenFOAM<\/strong>(Consists of a 10-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and a 10-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)<\/strong>5.1 Introduction5.2 Solvers Included in OpenFOAM5.3 Tutorials Included in OpenFOAM5.4 Utilities Included in OpenFOAM5.5 Libraries Included in OpenFOAMChapter 6: Discretization and Solution Schemes in OpenFOAM<\/strong>(Consists of an 11-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and an 11-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)<\/strong>6.1 Introduction6.2 Discretization Schemes 6.2.1 Temporal Schemes 6.2.2 Gradient Schemes 6.2.3 Divergence Schemes 6.2.4 Laplacian Schemes 6.2.5 Interpolation Schemes 6.2.6 Surface-Normal Gradient Schemes 6.2.7 Flux Calculation6.3 Solution Control 6.3.1 Solvers 6.3.2 PISO and SIMPLE Controls 6.3.3 Relaxation FactorsChapter 7: Parallelization in OpenFOAM<\/strong>(Consists of a 10-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and a 10-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)<\/strong>7.1 Introduction7.2 Mesh Decomposition7.3 Running a Solver in Parallel7.4 PostprocessingChapter 8: Convergence in OpenFOAM<\/strong>(Consists of a 14-page explanatory text in English)<\/strong>8.1 Introduction8.2 Graphical Representation of Residuals8.3 Mesh8.4 Time Step8.5 Initial Conditions8.6 Discretization Schemes8.7 Relaxation Factors8.8 SolversChapter 9: Structure of an OpenFOAM Solver<\/strong>(Consists of a 45-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and a 45-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)<\/strong>9.1 Introduction9.2 Discretization of Transport Equations9.3 Discretization of Differential Operators9.4 Structure of an OpenFOAM Solver9.5 Solver Examples 9.5.1 scalarTransportFoam Solver 9.5.2 laplacianFoam Solver 9.5.3 icoFoam Solver 9.5.4 interFoam Solver 9.5.5 buoyantPimpleFoam Solver9.6 Turbulent SolversChapter 10: Developing a Custom Solver in OpenFOAM<\/strong>(Consists of a 22-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and a 22-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)<\/strong>10.1 Introduction10.2 Modifying a Solver10.3 Developing a New SolverChapter 11: Additional Resources for Learning OpenFOAM<\/strong>(Consists of a 6-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and a 6-page explanatory text in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)<\/strong>11.1 Introduction11.2 CFD Online Forum11.3 OpenFOAM Manuals11.4 OpenFOAM Exercises and Tutorials <\/td> \n<\/tr> \n<\/tbody> \n<\/table> \n<\/figure> \n \n
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OPENFOAM EXERCISES (BASIC LEVEL)<\/strong>1 Creating a Mesh with OpenFOAM (4 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and 4 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)2 Meshing a Plate with OpenFOAM (9 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and 9 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)3 Converting Fluent Format to OpenFOAM (4 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and 9 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)4 Transient Laminar Flow in a Duct with OpenFOAM (8 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and 8 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)5 Steady Laminar Flow in a Duct with OpenFOAM (5 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and 5 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)6 Steady Heating of a Plate with OpenFOAM (5 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and 5 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)7 Developing a Custom Solver in OpenFOAM. Steady Heating in a Solid Wall with Internal Energy Generation (8 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and 8 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Windows)8 Developing a Custom Solver in OpenFOAM. Transient Reinitialization of the Level-Set Function (13 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Linux and 13 pages in English about OpenFOAM for Windows) OPENFOAM EXERCISES (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL)<\/strong>9 Channel (15 pages in English)10 Furnace (15 pages in English)11 Natural Convection (18 pages in English)12 Combustion (19 pages in English)13 Moving Mesh (12 pages in English)14 Representation of Residuals and Forces (9 pages in English)15 Developing a Custom Solver. Moving Heat Source (15 pages in English) <\/td> \n<\/tr> \n<\/tbody> \n<\/table> \n<\/figure> \n\r\n
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M\u00aa Isabel Lamas Galdo<\/strong><\/h3> \n\r\n\r\n \n

Doctor of Industrial Engineering from the Universidade da Coru\u00f1a. She has professional experience in the field of engineering projects. In addition, from 2008 to the present, she has been a professor at the Escuela Polit\u00e9cnica Superior of the Universidade da Coru\u00f1a. She teaches in the Industrial Engineering and Naval Engineering programs. She is the author of several books and numerous articles in scientific journals. She has also participated as a speaker at various engineering conferences, both national and international. | + View curriculum<\/a> <\/p> \n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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If you are interested in the course, we would appreciate it if you would pre-register. To do so, please enter your details in the “Pre-registration” tab, or contact us and we will resolve any questions or queries you may have related to this course.<\/p> \n \n

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\u2022 Phone: +34 600 826 122<\/p> \n\r\n\r\n \n

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