Computational Fluid Dynamics

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENGM X404
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Course ID
206774
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Elec and Mech Eng
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Zhao Tian
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and its engineering applications. Building on prior knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and engineering modelling, the course focuses on numerical simulations of fluid flows and heat transfer problems. Students will master fundamental principles of CFD using finite difference and finite volume methods, enhancing their engineering expertise, research capabilities, lifelong learning, and critical thinking skills. This course aligns with the program's goal of providing a deep understanding of numerical simulations and preparing students for success in modern engineering environments.

  • Introduction To Cfd
  • Fundamentals Of Cfd
  • Advanced Topics In Cfd

Course learning outcomes

  • Derive appropriate governing equations, including continuity equations, momentum equations, and energy equations, for fluid flows and heat transfer problems, and apply governing equations to understand engineering problems
  • Derive first-order, second-order and higher-order differencing schemes for the finite difference method using Taylor series expansion
  • Discretise the governing equations for simple engineering problems using finite difference and finite volume methods and solve the discretised system of equations using appropriate numerical methods
  • Apply suitable mesh types, mesh quality and mesh sizes for an engineering problem, and conduct a grid-convergence (mesh sensitivity) assessment for the engineering problem
  • Identify and select the appropriate turbulence model for turbulent engineering flows, identify and select appropriate two-phase flow models for two-phase flows, and be able to solve heat transfer problems numerically
  • CLO6. Using CFD software to solve engineering problems to an acceptable standard by generating appropriate geometry, providing correct boundary conditions, selecting appropriate numerical schemes and models, obtaining converged results, validating/verifying these results and analysing errors

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 28707
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-37
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-37
Class number
Class number 28708
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J2-25
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J2-25

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 28709
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 90
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S111
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S111
4 May - 25 May Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S111
Class number
Class number 28711
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 45
Available
Available 45
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
4 May - 25 May Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
Class number
Class number 28710
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 45
Available
Available 45
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 108
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 108
4 May - 25 May Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 108

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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