Numerics

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Overview

OpenFOAM includes a wide range of solution and scheme controls, specified via dictionary files in the case system sub-directory. These are described by:

  • Numerical schemes: The treatment of each term in the system of equations is specified in the fvSchemes dictionary. This enables fine-grain control of e.g. temporal, gradient, divergence and interpolation schemes.
  • Linear equation solvers Solution methods: Case solution parameters are specified in the fvSolution dictionary. These include choice of linear equation solver per field variable, algorithm controls e.g. number of inner and outer iterations and under-relaxation.
  • Finite volume options: Additional run-time selectable physical modelling and general finite terms are prescribed in the fvOptions dictionary, targeting e.g. acoustics, heat transfer, momentum sources, multi-region coupling, linearised sources/sinks and many more

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