Plume Modeling in OpenFOAM
 

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!:)

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:

https://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/op...fvoptions.html

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

Thank you for your reply!!