[JasonG]

The company I currently work for is planning to start adding CFD capabilities in our analysis function. We have looked into several commercial packages and OpenFOAM. While I was still in school, I was very briefly exposed to OpenFOAM, and became very excited about how powerful it is and the support available here on the forum.

Initially most of the analysis will consist of a structure with a cavity and inlet/outlet ports. Our main concerns at this time are pressure drops from inlet to outlet. Further down the line, analysis may include pressure/velocity profiles through a passage that has a surface with thermal expansion. Pressures will typically fall in the range of 1,000 psi - 20,000 psi, and the fluid will be hydraulic fluid.

We currently utilize Ansys 11.0 Classic (with occasional Workbench) for all structural analysis, and do not have any licenses for Fluent/CFX/CFD-Flo. If we could utilize node/element information generated from classic or workbench mesher, it would certainly be beneficial.

I would greatly appreciate any feedback as to whether or not OpenFOAM should be able to meet the needs specified. If it seems like a viable option, I would likely attend the training session in the US either the March or June date.

Thanks!