[tH3f0rC3]

Dear all,

I want to create a simulation in ANSA, solve it with OpenFoam and ParaView as the Post-Processor.
I want to simulate a flow. Now I have several questions:
- Do I have to be careful with the selection of element types? Has OpenFoam problems with, for example tetras,...?
- Can I set all boundary conditions in ANSA and "just" solve with OpenFoam or are there several setting OpenFoam needs to solve?
- What is the best data file I should choose for the export file from ANSA to OpenFoam?

I have studied several tutorials, also the bend_pipe tutorial, where the solver controls (controlDict, fvSchemes, fvSolution etc) are used.
- What are these solver controls? Can I use them for my simulation too, or do I first have to understand and edit them?

I hope someone can helpe me. If there are any point where I have to get more precise, please let me know.

EDIT:
The result of the simulation should be to know how the air streams and to describe the heat transfer to a surface overflown by the air.
- Which OpenFoam-solver is the best to choose?

The three directories required to run an application are constant, system and time - directories. Is one of them created by ANSA, f.ex. the constant?


Regards,
tH3f0rC3