A Review of Convective Schemes Used for Detonation Simulations in OpenFOAM After a Decade of Development

Detonation phenomena in reactive flow systems continue to pose significant challenges for accurate simulation, particularly in 3D validation against experiments and achieving community standardization for schemes. Among the primary difficulties is the selection of suitable convective schemes, which are essential for capturing the complex dynamics of wave propagation and reaction fronts. This study provides a comprehensive historical review of the development and implementation of convective schemes in OpenFOAM, covering the period from 2013 to the present. In addition to documenting the evolution of these methods, we present a detailed technical description of various convective approximation techniques used in detonation simulations within OpenFOAM. This includes an exploration of their underlying principles, advantages, and limitations. Our analysis synthesizes key findings from recent studies and offers practical guidance to researchers when choosing schemes for specific detonation scenarios. It is found that currently, within OpenFOAM, the dominant schemes for convection are the HLLC and KN.