Make the mesh only 1 element thick. More elements will slow computational time and require more memory.

For planar 2D geometries, apply symmetry conditions to the front and back planes. Free Surface Flow Over a Bump is one example of a case that uses this setup. Do not use free slip walls; doing so will hurt accuracy because control volume gradients will not be computed. The extrusion distance should be on the order of the smallest mesh dimension.

For axisymmetric 2D geometries, apply symmetry conditions to the high-theta and low-theta planes unless there is swirl anticipated in the flow, in which case, 1:1 periodic connections should be applied instead. Do not use GGI periodic connections; doing so will hurt accuracy. The extrusion rotation angle for axisymmetric geometries should be small (for example, 1 to 5 degrees).