[Technical Column] Wave Generation Function of OpenFOAM

An explanation of the basic wave generation function and application examples are provided! By using OpenFOAM, various fluid analyses can be conducted.

The license-free general-purpose thermal fluid analysis software "OpenFOAM" has a wave generation function implemented, which provides the ability to generate specific waveforms such as Stokes waves and cnoidal waves, as well as features to prevent reflected waves at boundaries. The sample is an overtopping analysis of a wave-dissipating block calculated using the wave generation function. In this column, we will introduce a basic explanation of the wave generation function and application examples for OpenFOAM users. For more details, please refer to the related links. We encourage you to read it. [Contents] ■ Overview of the wave generation function ■ Other related functions ■ Application examples of the wave generation function *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

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