Computational Fluid Dynamics (501H3)
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Computational Fluid Dynamics
Module 501H3
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
Basic governing equations of fluid flow; discretization of governing equations; grid generation; turbulence modelling; numerical methods for incompressible and compressible flow; boundary conditions; simulation/analysis of a turbulent flow problem using the commercial software package ANSYS Workbench.
The syllabus covers the following AHEP4 learning outcomes: M1, M2, M3, M4, M17
Library
J.H. Ferziger & M. Peric, "Computational methods for fluid dynamics", Springer-Verlag (2nd edition), 1999.
J.D. Anderson, "Computational fluid dynamics: the basics with applications", McGraw-Hill, 1995.
C.A.J. Fletcher, "Computational techniques for fluid dynamics - volume 2", Springer (2nd edition), 2000.
P. Wesseling, "Principles of computational fluid dynamics", Springer, 2000.
J. Blazek, "Computational fluid dynamics: principles and applications", Elsevier, 2001
Module learning outcomes
Have new insights at the forefront of CFD
Have a systematic understanding of turbulence modelling
Apply a modern commercial CFD code to the analysis of a turbulent flow problem
Be critically aware of the important issues in performing a CFD simulation/analysis
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 11 | 100.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111110 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
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