Subject description
The subject introduces computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques; consistency, accuracy and stability; validation of computational results; study of engineering systems which may include incompressible and compressible flow of fluids; turbulence; heat transfer and multiphase phenomena; and use of a commercial CFD package for solving industrial fluid dynamic problems.
Equivalence
MECH431 - Computational Fluid Dynamics
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hr lecture & 2 hr computer lab per week
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.
Use commercial CFD software to analyse practical engineering fluid flows which may include compressibility, heat transfer and multiphase phenomena, transient analysis, turbo-machinery and fluid-structure interactions.
Assessment details
Project Reports
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