Learning Objectives
Learn how to install OpenFOAM for Linux or Windows from openfoam.com
Use the built-in unstructured mesher snappyHexMesh and boundary layer controls
Apply appropriate physics and boundary conditions for aerospace applications
Hands-on exercise on a standard airfoil example using a RANS model
Hands-on exercise on 3D geometry – full aircraft and wing with aileron 
New adjoint-shape optimization capabilities will be presented
Familiarize yourself with the open-source software ParaView for post-processing
Establish the basics of OpenFOAM knowledge, leading to more advanced application and programming

Who Should Attend 
The Foundation course is suitable for new users and existing users seeking to broaden their basic knowledge of OpenFOAM, 
particularly in best practices and latest developments. The Course is designed to impart important background knowledge 
to be able to use OpenFOAM effectively. People generally underestimate the amount and range of information covered on 
the Foundation Course. The aim of the training is not only to show how to use OpenFOAM but as well to explain how it works
 to help users understand the choices they make on meshing, numerics and boundary condition setup. 

Course Registration Fees (Sign-In to Register) - Take advantage of the discounted pricing for this course through AIAA!
Non-Member Price: $1,045 USD
AIAA Member Price: $845 USD
AIAA Student Member Price: $495 USD

Classroom hours / CEUs
16 classroom hours
16 CEUs/PDHs


Detailed Outline:
The OpenFOAM software distribution and installation
Background in the use of Linux/UNIX
OpenFOAM applications
Basic meshing
Field initialization and boundary conditions
Selecting models and setting parameters
Solution monitoring and control
Advanced meshing using snappyHexMesh
Mesh quality assessment
Reynolds-averaged simulation for turbulence
Post-processing tools and visualization
Running in parallel
The finite volume method and PISO/SIMPLE/PIMPLE algorithms
Best practices on solver and discretization setup
Aerospace specific examples and cases – airfoil, wing, simple aircraft 
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Course Delivery and Materials
The live course will be delivered via GoToMeeting. 

Access to course will be provided to registrants near to the course start date.

Access to the software and individual logins will be provided through cloud computing. 

All slides and exercises will be available for download. No part of these materials may be reproduced, distributed, 
or transmitted, unless for course participants. All rights reserved.

Sessions will not be recorded.

Cancellation Policy
A refund less a $100.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 
14 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be provided.

Contact 
Please contact Jason Cole (jasonc@aiaa.org) or Customer Service (custserv@aiaa.org)  if you have any questions

Instructor

Matej Forman, leads the OpenFOAM training team, is based in Europe working as part of the core OpenFOAM team 
at OpenCFD for the past 7 years, and has worked with OpenFOAM for the past 12 years. His academic background 
is in combustion, heat/mass transfer and multiphase flows. In addition to his lead training responsibilities, Matej develops 
documentation and training materials for meshing best practices, physical modelling and numerical controls.