Pure two dimensional.

masb · June 16, 2011, 10:53

Hello,

Is it possible to run Pure two dimensional simulation using OpenFOAM?
For instance, if we have symetric flow between two parallel discs, how should I setup the mesh?

Thanks in advance,

Marco.

marupio · June 16, 2011, 11:01

You can use any three-dimensional solver with a mesh that is one element thick. Set the top and bottom surfaces to "empty" boundary conditions. If you want a *pure* 2-D simulation, OpenFOAM has a finite area library (use fam and fac instead of fvm and fvc)... but I think you would have to write your own solver for that.

masb · June 16, 2011, 16:23

Hello Marupio,

Many thanks,

Marco.

June 16, 2011, 10:53	Pure two dimensional.	#1
masb Member Marco Bernardes Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 57 Rep Power: 16	Hello, Is it possible to run Pure two dimensional simulation using OpenFOAM? For instance, if we have symetric flow between two parallel discs, how should I setup the mesh? Thanks in advance, Marco.

June 16, 2011, 16:23	Many thanks!	#3
masb Member Marco Bernardes Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 57 Rep Power: 16	Hello Marupio, Many thanks, Marco.

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June 16, 2011, 11:01		#2
marupio Senior Member David Gaden Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 437 Rep Power: 21	You can use any three-dimensional solver with a mesh that is one element thick. Set the top and bottom surfaces to "empty" boundary conditions. If you want a pure 2-D simulation, OpenFOAM has a finite area library (use fam and fac instead of fvm and fvc)... but I think you would have to write your own solver for that.