CFD modelling with OpenFOAM - Australian Water School
24/12/2024

On-demand

CFD modelling with OpenFOAM

Build 3D CFD models of hydraulic structures using OpenFOAM, the free, open-source software package.

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Take sessions at any time, at your own pace with unlimited access for 30 days on sign up.

This on-demand training course provides all of the needed resources for building your first CFD models. You will have the opportunity to create simple simulations of three of the most common hydraulic structures that require 3D modelling: spillways, weirs and culverts.

Whilst 1D and 2D hydraulic models ignore vertical effects with depth-averaging, 3D CFD modelling allows interrogation of results that can be observed in the vertical water column. In addition, CFD modelling allows weir coefficients and other parameters to be computed rather than estimated.

This course covers the inherent assumptions in 3D models along with practical guidance for modelling hydraulic structures using CFD.

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Cost AUD $895.00 (INC GST)
Code OD-25-3-121
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Presenters

Colin Terry

Entura

Colin is a civil engineer with a water focus working at Entura, which is a specialist consultancy related to water and renewable energy. As Senior Principal - Water (Hydrology/Hydraulics), he has over... Read more
Colin Terry

Ray Shi

The University of Queensland

Ray Shi holds an adjunct lecturer position at the University of Queensland, where he obtained his bachelor's degree in civil engineering and his Ph.D. in hydraulic and coastal engineering. He is curre... Read more
Ray Shi

Thaw Tar

Osaka University

Thaw  works as a research engineer after finishing his PhD from Osaka University in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering. Read more
Thaw Tar

Panel Members

Krey Price

International Water Training Institute

Educated at the University of California at Berkeley, Krey is a civil engineer and project manager with international experience in water resources. He is engaged in computational modelling, engineeri... Read more
Krey Price

Course Overview

This course provides attendees with the opportunity to build 3D CFD model of simple hydraulic structures from scratch using the free, open-source software package OpenFOAM.

Watch the intro video for a sneak peek into the course and explore what you’ll gain from this hands-on learning experience!

 

Course Learning Outcomes

  • Getting your computer set up to run OpenFOAM and view model results.
  • Creating a mesh.
  • Entering boundary conditions.
  • Selecting and optimising model run parameters.
  • Viewing results.

 

Course Outline

Part 1: Getting started with OpenFOAM

  • Meet your instructors.
  • Download and install WSL with Ubuntu.
  • Install ParaView.
  • Review CFD basics.
  • Additional resources to get started.

 

Part 2: Modelling a simple spillway with OpenFOAM

  • Set up rectangular channel flow mesh.
  • Add sharp-crested weir.
  • Generate and refine mesh with SnappyHexMesh.
  • Add boundary conditions.
  • Run model.
  • View results.
  • Extract weir coefficients.

 

Part 3: Modelling a stepped spillway with OpenFOAM

  • Geometry and path review.
  • BlockMesh generation process.
  • SnappyHexMesh generation process.
  • Refine features.
  • Enter boundary conditions.
  • Run model.
  • View results in ParaView.

 

Part 4: Modelling a culvert with OpenFOAM

  • Culvert model introduction.
  • BlockMesh generation.
  • Enter boundary conditions.
  • Run model.
  • View results in ParaView.
  • Additional resources.

 

Part 5: Course wrap-up

  • Review of course materials.
  • Provision of additional resources.

 

Format

  • 8+ hours of session recordings with unlimited access for 30-days;
  • Pre-and-post-course materials to go through via the AWS learning platform;
  • Homework exercises between the parts;
  • Manual of the course and working model download/s;
  • Ability to ask questions to the presenters at anytime through the learning platform;

 

Pre-requisites

  • This course has no formal prerequisites; however, a knowledge of open channel flow principles and 1D, 2D, and 3D modelling assumptions is helpful.
  • [Optional] If you are interested in a review of the helpful principles, we would recommend courses 5-7 in our Hydrology and Hydraulics Essentials training series.
  • [Optional] Those new to modelling may review this document “Modeler Guidance for 1D vs 2D vs 3D Hydraulic Modelling.”
  • [Optional] Additional optional webinars covering principles and applications with relevance to 3D CFD modelling are compiled here.

 

Requirements

Sub-optimal systems can be used to run OpenFOAM, but higher specs will improve model run-time. 

Completion certification

  • Attendees earn CPD hours/points (i.e. with Engineers Australia) for at least 16 hours for the entire course. 
  • On completion of the course attendees will be issued with a Certificate of Completion. 

 

 

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