Different FOAM executables

Madeleine P. Vincent · September 29, 2011, 05:07

Hi all,

I was wondering if there is a comprehensive list of all the FOAM executables out there.

I can see all of the applications in the applications/bin directory. But I'm looking for a description, as well.

Specifically I'm interested in fluid flow modeling. So this is my understanding:

simpleFoam - for steady flow, both incompressible and compressible
pisoFoam - for unsteady flow, both incompressible and compressible
icoFoam - steady and unsteady incompressible flow

Can all of the above also model turbulence?

And what other possibilities are there?

Thanks for your help,
Madeleine.

bigphil · September 29, 2011, 05:35

Hi,

The OpenCFD OpenFOAM site gives a brief description of all the solver.
http://www.openfoam.com/features/standard-solvers.php

There are also additional solvers in the OpenFOAM Extend branch (http://www.extend-project.de/). If you browse through the $FOAM_SOLVERS directory you can see all the solvers and a brief description is given in the main solver file.

Philip

Madeleine P. Vincent · September 30, 2011, 05:14

Philip,

thanks. That's exactly what I was looking for.

M.

September 29, 2011, 05:07	Different FOAM executables	#1
Madeleine P. Vincent New Member Madeleine P. Vincent Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 15	Hi all, I was wondering if there is a comprehensive list of all the FOAM executables out there. I can see all of the applications in the applications/bin directory. But I'm looking for a description, as well. Specifically I'm interested in fluid flow modeling. So this is my understanding: simpleFoam - for steady flow, both incompressible and compressible pisoFoam - for unsteady flow, both incompressible and compressible icoFoam - steady and unsteady incompressible flow Can all of the above also model turbulence? And what other possibilities are there? Thanks for your help, Madeleine.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
[blockMesh] BlockMesh FOAM warning	gaottino	OpenFOAM Meshing & Mesh Conversion	7	July 19, 2010 14:11
[Gmsh] Import problem	ARC	OpenFOAM Meshing & Mesh Conversion	0	February 27, 2010 10:56
[Other] StarToFoam error	Kart	OpenFOAM Meshing & Mesh Conversion	1	February 4, 2010 04:38
[blockMesh] Axisymmetrical mesh	Rasmus Gjesing (Gjesing)	OpenFOAM Meshing & Mesh Conversion	10	April 2, 2007 14:00
[Gmsh] Import gmsh msh to Foam	adorean	OpenFOAM Meshing & Mesh Conversion	24	April 27, 2005 08:19

September 29, 2011, 05:35		#2
bigphil Super Moderator Philip Cardiff Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 1,089 Rep Power: 34	Hi, The OpenCFD OpenFOAM site gives a brief description of all the solver. http://www.openfoam.com/features/standard-solvers.php There are also additional solvers in the OpenFOAM Extend branch (http://www.extend-project.de/). If you browse through the $FOAM_SOLVERS directory you can see all the solvers and a brief description is given in the main solver file. Philip

September 30, 2011, 05:14		#3
Madeleine P. Vincent New Member Madeleine P. Vincent Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 15	Philip, thanks. That's exactly what I was looking for. M.