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
Class details
Mawson Lakes
Class number 28707
Section FR01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 28708
Section PR01
Size 20
Available 20
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 28709
Section FR01
Size 90
Available 90
Class number 28711
Section PR01
Size 45
Available 45
Class number 28710
Section PR02
Size 45
Available 45
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