Plume Modeling in OpenFOAM

DominicTNC · February 10, 2017, 03:37

Hi

,

I'm new to OpenFOAM. I'm now going to model the dispersion of plume, but I'm thinking which solver should I use. Do anyone have suggestion for me?

My project's aim is to simulate the dispersion of plume in urban area, and also I would like to include the time variation of the wind field in the calculation. Can OpenFoam simulate this situation--plume dispersion in time-varying wind field?

The ScalarTransportFoam seems to be useful in simulating dispersion, but it can only solve the case of no source. How about if I also include the source somewhere in my domain to produce plume continuously (or at a particular time)?

Many thanks!

nsf · February 11, 2017, 10:14

Hi,

Yes I seems possible. I've never done anything like it my self so I can't help you with the details. If you search the forum you'll find examples. Here's one:

Adding line source term for scalar transport by fvOptions

With enough time you could probably have OpenFoam boil a cup of coffee. The only question is if you have the time and patience to do implement it ;-)

Best regards
Nicolas

DominicTNC · February 12, 2017, 09:02

Thank you for your reply!!

February 10, 2017, 03:37	Plume Modeling in OpenFOAM	#1
DominicTNC Member Dominic Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 41 Rep Power: 9	Hi, I'm new to OpenFOAM. I'm now going to model the dispersion of plume, but I'm thinking which solver should I use. Do anyone have suggestion for me? My project's aim is to simulate the dispersion of plume in urban area, and also I would like to include the time variation of the wind field in the calculation. Can OpenFoam simulate this situation--plume dispersion in time-varying wind field? The ScalarTransportFoam seems to be useful in simulating dispersion, but it can only solve the case of no source. How about if I also include the source somewhere in my domain to produce plume continuously (or at a particular time)? Many thanks!

February 11, 2017, 10:14		#2
nsf Senior Member Nicolas Edh Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Posts: 123 Rep Power: 18	Hi, Yes I seems possible. I've never done anything like it my self so I can't help you with the details. If you search the forum you'll find examples. Here's one: Adding line source term for scalar transport by fvOptions With enough time you could probably have OpenFoam boil a cup of coffee. The only question is if you have the time and patience to do implement it ;-) Best regards Nicolas DominicTNC likes this.

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February 12, 2017, 09:02		#3
DominicTNC Member Dominic Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 41 Rep Power: 9	Thank you for your reply!!