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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has become an essential tool for analysing and optimising processes and systems in which fluid flows play a key role—from aerodynamics and energy engineering to industrial applications, naval hydrodynamics, and environmental studies. In this context, OpenFOAM has established itself as one of the most powerful and flexible open-source platforms for numerical simulation, thanks to its modular architecture, the breadth of available physical models, and the possibility to tailor and extend its capabilities to specific needs.
EuroCC Italy, in collaboration with Leonardo instructors, is developing a new OpenFOAM training course entitled “Introduction to General CFD Using OpenFOAM Technology, with an Overview of Turbulence Modeling and Multiphase Flows.” The course is aimed at both newcomers to the field and professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise. The lectures will take place from February 16 to 20 at the University of Genova.
Introduction to General CFD Using OpenFOAM Technology with an Overview of Turbulence Modeling and Multiphase Flows
When: 16-20 february 2026, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, plus 30 minutes of Q&A.
Where: Università di Genova – Genova (GE)
Language: English
Number of seats: 16 places available
This course is aimed at those with little or no experience in the use of OpenFOAM or those who want to improve their skills using OpenFOAM as a general-purpose CFD and Multiphysics solver. During the lectures, the attendees will be introduced to all aspects of OpenFOAM as a general-purpose CFD solver, from structure and organization of the library to setting cases from scratch, to assessing the convergence, to post-processing and analyzing the results, to basic programming.
Additionally, we will also address solid modeling and geometry preparation. During this course, we also briefly explore the following advanced physical models: turbulence modeling, multiphase flows, compressible flows and heat transfer, moving bodies, and source terms. Hands-on sessions will be organized, where the participants will have the opportunity to solve predefined cases or their cases with the assistance and guidance of the course instructors. To ease the learning process, a short introduction to the finite volume method will also be provided.
The course is based on OpenFAOM 13 (www.openfoam.org) and it will be structured in ectures and hands-on sessions to validate the acquired knowledge. Attendees are not required to bring their own laptop since workstations with pre-installed software will be available.
Why attends
This course prepares the attendees to conduct end-to-end CFD studies, that is:
- Solid modeling and geometry preparation.
- Meshing and mesh quality assessment.
- Case setup (including advanced physical models).
- Launching and monitoring the simulations.
- Qualitative and quantitative post-processing.
- Critical assessment of the results.
The workhorse tool of the course is the numerical library OpenFOAM. However, the general knowledge acquired can be used with any other CFD solver.
Prerequisites:
No prior knowledge of OpenFOAM®, C++ or Linux is required. However, a basic knowledge of Linux is beneficial. A basic knowledge of CFD is also desirable.
Location
Aula Informatica.
DICCA. University of Genova
Via Montallegro 1, 16145
Genova, Italy
More information on how to get to the course venue in this link
Programme
Day 1
H 9:00-17:00
- OpenFOAM executive summary
- Library organization
- OpenFOAM 101
- My first tutorial
- Documentation overview
Day 2
H 9:00-17:00
- FVM/CFD 101
- Setting the right numerics
- Running in parallel
- CAD 101
- Mesh generation and mesh quality assessment
Day 3
H 9:00-17:00
- More on mesh generation
- Post-processing
- Setting cases from scratch (from geometry and mesh generation, to case setup, to post-processing)
Day 4
H 9:00-17:00
- Advanced physics
- Setting cases from scratch
- Introduction to codestream
Day 5
H 9:00-17:00
- More on advanced physics
- Setting cases from scratch
- Personal cases setup
- Wrap-up session
Registration
Register now: complete the online registration form using the dedicated link.