Combining machine learning with computational fluid dynamics using OpenFOAM and SmartSim
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Abstract
Combining machine learning (ML) with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) opens many possibilities for improving simulations of technical and natural systems. However, CFD+ML algorithms require exchange of data, synchronization, and calculation on heterogeneous hardware, making their implementation for large-scale problems exceptionally challenging. We provide an effective and scalable solution to developing CFD+ML algorithms using open source software OpenFOAM and SmartSim. SmartSim provides an Orchestrator that significantly simplifies the programming of CFD+ML algorithms enables scalable data exchange between ML and CFD clients. We show how to leverage SmartSim to effectively couple different segments of OpenFOAM with ML, including pre/post-processing applications, function objects, and mesh motion solvers. We additionally provide an OpenFOAM sub-module with examples that can be used as starting points for real-world applications in CFD+ML.
Details
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1831-1850 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Meccanica |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Early online date | 20 Apr 2024 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2025 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
| RIS | Maric2024 |
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| Scopus | 85190780555 |
Keywords
Keywords
- Computational Fluid Dynamics, Machine Learning, Workflow