Product overview
OpenFOAM is a free, open-source CFD software that offers extensive capabilities for the modeling of complex fluid flows. It is highly customizable and includes a wide range of solvers and pre/post-processing utilities. OpenFOAM is used in academia and industry for research and development in areas such as automotive, energy, and environmental engineering.Operating Systems
Windows
Linux
Data Storage
On-Premises Storage
Industry served
Aerospace |
Automotive |
Construction Equipment |
Energy |
Process & Chemicals |
Marine & Offshore |
Turbomachinery |
Rail Industry |
Defence |
Rail Industry |
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Simulation types
Steady-State CFD Analysis
Steady-State CFD Analysis: Analyzes fluid flow or heat transfer over time until it reaches a steady condition where variables do not change
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Turbulent Flow Simulation
Turbulent Flow Simulation: Involves the numerical analysis of fluid flows with chaotic and irregular fluctuations, aiming to predict the complex interactions within turbulent flows
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Transient CFD Analysis
Transient CFD Analysis: Studies how fluid flow or thermal properties change over time, capturing dynamic effects
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Compressible Flow Analysis
Incompressible Flow Analysis: Assumes fluid density remains constant, typically used for low-speed fluid flows
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Incompressible Flow Analysis
Incompressible Flow Analysis: Assumes fluid density remains constant, typically used for low-speed fluid flows
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Non-Newtonian Fluids
Non-Newtonian Fluids: Simulates fluids whose viscosity changes with the rate of shear strain, such as slurries and polymers
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Cavitation Analysis
Cavitation Analysis: Examines the formation of vapor cavities in a liquid, often occurring in pumps and propellers
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Combustion Analysis
Combustion Analysis: Studies the chemical reaction of burning and its effects on fluid flow and heat transfer
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Conjugate Heat Transfer
Conjugate Heat Transfer: Simulates the combined modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) in solids and fluids
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Free Surface Flow Analysis
Free Surface Flow Analysis: Deals with flows having a free surface interface between two fluids, like water and air
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Heat Transfer Analysis
Heat Transfer Analysis: Involves conduction, convection, and radiation studies in fluids and solids
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Design of Experiments
Design of Experiments (DoE): A systematic method to determine the relationship between factors affecting a process and the output of that process
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Particle and Droplet Tracking (Lagrangian Modeling)
Particle and Droplet Tracking (Lagrangian Modeling): Simulates the movement of particles or droplets within a fluid flow
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Electromagnetic Analysis (Magnetohydrodynamics
Electromagnetic Analysis (Magnetohydrodynamics, Plasma): Studies the interaction between magnetic fields and conducting fluids
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Plasma)
Electromagnetic Analysis (Magnetohydrodynamics, Plasma): Studies the interaction between magnetic fields and conducting fluids
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Multiphysics with Structure (Fluid-Structure Interaction)
Multiphysics with Structure (Fluid-Structure Interaction): Analyzes the interaction between fluid flow and structural elements
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Acoustic Analysis (Aeroacoustics)
Acoustic Analysis (Aeroacoustics): Examines noise generated by turbulent fluid flow
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Multiphase Flow Simulation.
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Turbulance Models
RANS Model
RANS Model (Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes): Simplifies turbulence by averaging the effects over time, suitable for steady-state or slowly varying flows
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LES (Large Eddy Simulation)
LES (Large Eddy Simulation): Resolves large-scale turbulent flow structures directly and models smaller scales, offering high fidelity at a higher computational cost
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DES (Detached Eddy Simulation)
DES (Detached Eddy Simulation): A hybrid approach combining RANS and LES, used for flows with regions of separation and recirculation
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SAS (Scale-Adaptive Simulation).
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Meshing Capabilities
Automatic Mesh Generation
Automatic Mesh Generation: Automatically creates a mesh based on the geometry and flow conditions
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Local Region Meshing
Local Region Meshing: Allows finer meshing in regions of interest for better accuracy
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Boundary Layer Meshing
Boundary Layer Meshing: Creates fine mesh layers near solid boundaries to capture boundary layer effects
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Mesh Convergence Analysis
Mesh Convergence Analysis: Determines the optimal mesh size for accuracy by comparing results from different mesh densities
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Unstructured Meshing
Unstructured Meshing: Uses tetrahedrons, hexahedrons, etc., for complex geometries
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Adaptive Meshing
Adaptive Meshing: Refines the mesh during the simulation based on solution gradients
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Hybrid Meshing (Combination of Grid Types)
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Overset Grids (Chimera Grids)
Overset Grids (Chimera Grids): Allows overlapping meshes, useful for moving objects
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Structured Grids (Rectangular
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Cartesian)
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Moving Mesh and Deforming Mesh Capabilities.
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Solver Capabilities
Speed and Efficiency
Speed and Efficiency: Focuses on solving simulations quickly and efficiently
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Parallel Processing
Parallel Processing: Utilizes multiple processors or cores to speed up computations
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Solver Customization
Solver Customization: Allows users to customize or script the solver for specific needs
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Native Multi-GPU Solver
Native Multi-GPU Solver: Leverages multiple Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) for faster processing
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Implicit Solver
Implicit Solver: Handles equations as a coupled system for stability in steady-state and transient simulations
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Explicit Solver.
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