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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Course Description

The course outlines how numerical data analyses are used to predict the fluid dynamics and thermal interactions between fluids and their surroundings. Fundamental concepts in modeling are first presented, then students compare CFD results to laboratory data. Students then apply their CFD skills to a more detailed project.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will be required to write a research paper with literature review that includes results from their semester project. They will be required to present their findings to the class. The paper is to be on a topic closely related to their graduate research field or a personal interest.

Athena Title

Comp Fluid Dynamics

Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in MCHE 4580E or MCHE 6580E

Prerequisite

[(ENGR 3150 or ENGR 3150E) and (ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E)] or permission of department

Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.

Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

Student learning Outcomes

  • By the end of this course, students will be able to use the techniques that form the basis for the numerical modeling of fluid systems.
  • By the end of this course, students will be able to apply fundamental engineering concepts to fluid-thermal systems and implement these within a numerical modeling software package.
  • By the end of this course, students will be able to design a CFD simulation by creating the model geometry using a software package, by developing the mesh grid for the model, specify and implement boundary conditions, and by executing the simulation.
  • By the end of this course, students will be able to communicate and interpret the results of their model.
  • By the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the value of applying CFD tools to solve real-world problems.

Topical Outline

  • The course will follow the basic outline below: A summary of the fundamental basis for the numerical modeling
  • An introduction to the use of a standard computational fluid dynamics software package.
  • The development of a model for a simple fluid dynamics problem via simulation and comparing the solution to experimental results.
  • The application of the skills gained to a sample project representative of current real-world problems.
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