Utilizing open source software running in inexpensive high performance computing system for CFD applications

• Main Authors: Mat Ali, Mohamed Sukri, Low, Lee Leong, Ramly, Mohd Nurazam, Shaikh Salim, Sheikh Ahmad Zaki, Muhammad, Sallehuddin
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/63396/; https://conferencealerts.com/show-event?id=147618

This paper reports our experiences in setting up a cost effective way of doing computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The actions involve two areas, i.e., software and hardware. For the software, open source softwares are utilized, particularly the OpenFOAM® as the CFD package. For the hardware, a para...