Introductory Programming Training

Introductory Programming Training based on OpenFOAM® technology

The purpose of this training is to introduce structure of the OpenFOAM® software so, that trainees will be able to modify and create solvers or utilitiies, and also modify some basic library components, like turbulence models or boundary conditions.

Since object oriented programming is a complicated subject as such, trainees are encouraged to gain some prior knowledge of the subject before the training. Suitable source for prior information is for example C++ Language Tutorial.

Objectives of the training

Introduce data structure in OpenFOAM®
Explore the OpenFOAM® code structure and commonly used classes
Analyse, modify and create solvers and utilities
Understand and customise OpenFOAM® libraries

OpenFOAM® and OpenCFD® are registered trade marks of ESI Group.
This offering is not approved or endorsed by OpenCFD Limited, the producer of the OpenFOAM software.

Agenda of the Introductory Programming Training

All trainings take place from 9:00 till 17:00 on the days listed here.

Day 1

Background to OpenFOAM® and introduction to ICON
OpenFOAM® Overview - libraries and applications
OpenFOAM® application structure and compilation
Tutorial: Debugging with existing utility
Basic features in OpenFOAM®
Fields
Mesh
Tutorial: Utility with field or mesh manipulation

Day 2

Data handling in OpenFOAM® - dictionaries and databases
OpenFOAM® specific pointer types
Tutorial: Utility with pointers
Solving transport equations
Parallel programming
Tutorial: Porous heat transfer solver

Day 3

Runtime selection with turbulence models
How to compile and use a custom library
Boundary conditions
Tutorial: Pressure spring boundary condition
Function objects or Single phase thermophysical models / Incompressible single phase viscosity models
Tutorial: Courant function object / Incompressible ideal gas law / Viscosity model
Discussion and questions regarding trainee's own applications

Training Material

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