Subject description
The subject introduces the finite difference and finite volume methods for computational fluid dynamics (CFD); explicit and implicit methods for computation; stability analyses; validation of computational results; analysis of engineering systems involving incompressible and compressible flow of fluids; and use of a commercial CFD package.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
MECH920 - Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hr lecture & 2 hr computer lab
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Understand the fundamental concepts, the potential and the limitations of computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
2.
Assess the accuracy and quality of results from CFD computations.
3.
Assess the stability, consistency and convergence of computational schemes.
4.
Simulate and analyse compressible and incompressible flows.
5.
Apply commercial CFD software to analyse practical engineering flows.
Assessment details
CFD analysis of practical flow problem
Exam
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
AN Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics The Finite Volume Method