Notes on Computational Fluid Dynamics

This book is aimed at anyone who applies computational fluid dynamics in professional practice, research or coursework and wants to run simulations on a firm footing. It takes a current view of CFD based on the finite volume method, the approach used in OpenFOAM and other widely used general-purpose CFD packages.

The material is arranged as a sequence of brief, self-contained notes. Topics such as fluid dynamics, turbulence modelling and boundary conditions are covered side by side with the numerical methods and algorithms that make simulation possible. Each note tries to be thorough without padding, keeping only what a practitioner needs.

The book draws on the experience of two people closely tied to OpenFOAM. Henry Weller has been a core developer of the software since he wrote its first lines in 1989. Chris Greenshields, the author, has taught CFD with OpenFOAM over more than 650 days of training.