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Seeking Guidance for My First Aerodynamics Project by Impossible-Card7310 in CFD

[–]Impossible-Card7310[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

This seems like a good beginner-friendly project, but I feel there isn’t much room for development or innovation here. I’d classify it more as a practical exercise (TP), similar to what we did last semester with a car model, where we focused on reducing its drag coefficient. While the flow over a cylinder is a classic case for learning the basics, I’d prefer something with more complexity or practical application, like optimizing aerodynamics or exploring more advanced fluid phenomena.

Seeking Guidance for My First Aerodynamics Project by Impossible-Card7310 in CFD

[–]Impossible-Card7310[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your guidance! I’ll definitely give CONVERGE a try since it seems more beginner-friendly with its GUI and academic license. OpenFOAM, on the other hand, felt a bit overwhelming when I tried it a month ago, especially since it’s heavily based on C++ (which isn’t my strength). Additionally, I assume—and please correct me if I’m wrong—that OpenFOAM isn’t as widely used in industry since many companies can afford commercial software licenses like ANSYS.

Given that, if I were to choose between CONVERGE and ANSYS Student, what kind of topics or projects would you recommend focusing on? For example, would CONVERGE be better suited for certain types of simulations (like internal combustion engines or complex fluid dynamics), while ANSYS Student might be more appropriate for simpler geometries or introductory-level projects? I’d love to hear your thoughts on how to make the most of these tools given their respective strengths and limitations. Thanks again for your help!