This hands-on workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals and advanced capabilities of OpenFOAM, a leading open-source platform for simulating fluid flow, heat transfer, and solid mechanics. Designed for researchers, engineers, and postgraduate students, the workshop covers mesh generation, solver setup, boundary conditions, post-processing, and multiphysics coupling strategies. Emphasis is placed on applications in fluid-structure interaction, turbulence modelling, and custom solver development, enabling participants to confidently apply OpenFOAM to real-world engineering problems.

OpenFOAM Official Website (OpenCFD): https://www.openfoam.com/

Current OpenFOAM Release: https://www.openfoam.com/news/main-news/openfoam-v2412

OpenFOAM Journal: https://journal.openfoam.com/index.php/ofj

Tutorial Wiki: https://wiki.openfoam.com/Main_Page

• Understand the historical evolution and open-source philosophy of OpenFOAM code.

• Gain insight into OpenFOAM’s wide-ranging capabilities through real-world case studies.

• Learn how to set up, run, and post-process their first CFD simulation using ParaView.

• Acquire the skills to modify and compile custom solvers tailored to specific applications.

• Simulate transient external flow problems using built-in solvers.

• Explore the basics of solid mechanics simulations and stress analysis in OpenFOAM.

• Understand multiphysics coupling strategies, including Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI).

• Perform hands-on tutorials involving stress analysis in flexible structures.

• Use the Solids4Foam toolbox to run full FSI simulations.

• Discuss practical issues, receive expert tips, and consolidate key concepts.