open source cfd for ic engine??

akshayn · February 5, 2015, 09:34

Hello!

I am currently trying to simulate IC engine combustion. I have seen Ansys v14's ease of use for ic engine but, I personally do not have ansys( it's been a wild-goose chase for me trying get a student version and i don't use crack).

Simple question: Is there a OpenSource cfd software with comparable simplicity for simulation of 2D ic engine with fuel properties and the works? Tutorial links for the same will be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Akshay N

P.S.: If anyone knows how to buy student version at discount price (without the academic ritual) please let me know. Any heads-up on the non-student pricing will also be useful.

j_02 · February 5, 2015, 14:24

I don't know about open source, but maybe contact the team LANL working on KIVA. The website below states that the KIVA EXEC version is free, but has a 45k cell limitation. Perhaps they have a student license. Best of luck.

http://www.lanl.gov/orgs/tt/license/...kiva/index.php

akshayn · February 6, 2015, 00:22

Thanks!! Would like to know if the 45K limit is crippling any analysis data?

samurai_01 · February 6, 2015, 06:50

Have you tried dieselFoam of OpenFoam???

akshayn · February 6, 2015, 06:59

KIVA doesnt run on 64 bit

Just downloaded openfoam for windows, will update.

akshayn · February 7, 2015, 09:52

Installed openfoam, its useful, learning curve is testy.

February 5, 2015, 09:34	open source cfd for ic engine??	#1
akshayn New Member akshay Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 11	Hello! I am currently trying to simulate IC engine combustion. I have seen Ansys v14's ease of use for ic engine but, I personally do not have ansys( it's been a wild-goose chase for me trying get a student version and i don't use crack). Simple question: Is there a OpenSource cfd software with comparable simplicity for simulation of 2D ic engine with fuel properties and the works? Tutorial links for the same will be greatly appreciated. Regards, Akshay N P.S.: If anyone knows how to buy student version at discount price (without the academic ritual) please let me know. Any heads-up on the non-student pricing will also be useful.

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February 5, 2015, 14:24		#2
j_02 New Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 12	I don't know about open source, but maybe contact the team LANL working on KIVA. The website below states that the KIVA EXEC version is free, but has a 45k cell limitation. Perhaps they have a student license. Best of luck. http://www.lanl.gov/orgs/tt/license/...kiva/index.php

February 6, 2015, 00:22		#3
akshayn New Member akshay Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 11	Thanks!! Would like to know if the 45K limit is crippling any analysis data?

February 6, 2015, 06:50		#4
samurai_01 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 46 Rep Power: 13	Have you tried dieselFoam of OpenFoam???

February 6, 2015, 06:59		#5
akshayn New Member akshay Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 11	KIVA doesnt run on 64 bit Just downloaded openfoam for windows, will update.

February 7, 2015, 09:52		#6
akshayn New Member akshay Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 11	Installed openfoam, its useful, learning curve is testy.