adjointShapeOptimizationFoam.C File Reference

Steady-state solver for incompressible, turbulent flow of non-Newtonian fluids with optimisation of duct shape by applying "blockage" in regions causing pressure loss as estimated using an adjoint formulation. More...

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Detailed Description

Steady-state solver for incompressible, turbulent flow of non-Newtonian fluids with optimisation of duct shape by applying "blockage" in regions causing pressure loss as estimated using an adjoint formulation.

Original source file adjointShapeOptimizationFoam.C

References:

    "Implementation of a continuous adjoint for topology optimization of
     ducted flows"
    C. Othmer,
    E. de Villiers,
    H.G. Weller
    AIAA-2007-3947
    http://pdf.aiaa.org/preview/CDReadyMCFD07_1379/PV2007_3947.pdf

Note that this solver optimises for total pressure loss whereas the above paper describes the method for optimising power-loss.

Definition in file adjointShapeOptimizationFoam.C.