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Forum: OpenFOAM Running, Solving & CFD August 24, 2010, 10:08
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Posted By alberto
Let me grab my crystal ball :D It means that...

Let me grab my crystal ball :D

It means that there is some problem in your setup. Compare with a tutorial case, and start changing it step by step to adapt it to your case.

Best,
Forum: OpenFOAM Running, Solving & CFD August 22, 2010, 15:45
Replies: 20
Views: 7,022
Posted By alberto
They are still calculated internally, but you can...

They are still calculated internally, but you can choose how in OpenFOAM ;-)




Depending on you needs you can add the scalar transport equation, or use one of the solvers which include species...
Forum: OpenFOAM Running, Solving & CFD August 22, 2010, 15:16
Replies: 20
Views: 7,022
Posted By alberto
You said you want to use the RNG k-epsilon model,...

You said you want to use the RNG k-epsilon model, as a consequence omega and R are not required. You need omega if you use for example k-omega, and you need R if you use Reynolds stress models.
...
Forum: OpenFOAM Running, Solving & CFD August 22, 2010, 14:10
Replies: 20
Views: 7,022
Posted By alberto
[/B] Just Alberto ;) R is the...

[/B]
Just Alberto ;)



R is the Reynolds stress tensor.

alphat is the turbulent thermal diffusivity, and it is used essentially in wall-functions.
Forum: OpenFOAM Running, Solving & CFD August 20, 2010, 15:04
Replies: 20
Views: 7,022
Posted By alberto
You are welcome. If you need further help, please...

You are welcome. If you need further help, please don't hesitate to ask. The forum is a often a quick way to get answers.

Best,
Forum: OpenFOAM Running, Solving & CFD August 20, 2010, 10:31
Replies: 20
Views: 7,022
Posted By alberto
I'm really sorry: I misread. Result of answering...

I'm really sorry: I misread. Result of answering late in the evening ;-)



rhoTurbFoam was a RANS solver in OpenFOAM 1.5, and was merged in rhoPisoFoam in OpenFOAM 1.6 and 1.7, with RANS and LES...
Forum: OpenFOAM Running, Solving & CFD August 20, 2010, 03:24
Replies: 20
Views: 7,022
Posted By alberto
You asked about subsonic flows. Not highly...

You asked about subsonic flows. Not highly supersonic. :-)

There are other solvers able to do that (see rhoCentralFoam and the various "sonic" solvers).

Best,
Forum: OpenFOAM Running, Solving & CFD August 20, 2010, 02:13
Replies: 20
Views: 7,022
Posted By alberto
Depending upon the case (steady/unsteady), take a...

Depending upon the case (steady/unsteady), take a look at:



rhoSimpleFoam (steady)
rhoPisoFoam / rhoPimpleFoam (unsteady / pseudo-transient)

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