MAT7204 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Course provides an in-depth introduction to the methods and analysis techniques used in computational solutions of fluid mechanics and heat transfer problems. Model problems are used to study the interaction of physical processes and numerical techniques. Contemporary methods for boundary layers, incompressible viscous flows, and in viscid compressible flows are studied. Finite differences and finite volume techniques are emphasized.

Course Objectives
Students should be able to:

• Use direct and finite difference methods to solve fluid dynamic problems.
• Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
• Use the techniques, skills and modern mathematical tools necessary for engineering practice.

Expected Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to;

• Set up the most appropriate CFD model (in terms of boundary conditions, material properties, solution control parameters, solution monitor, etc.) for the problem in hand
• Set up the most appropriate turbulence model for their particular applications
• Explain how to conduct both steady state and transient (time dependent) fluid flow simulations
• Explain how to solve for both isothermal and non-isothermal thermo-fluid applications, by including all the necessary modes of heat transfer i.e. conduction, convection and radiation, in their CFD model set up
• Explain how to solve for both incompressible and compressible fluid flow applications
• Explain how to solve for fluid flow through porous media and through rotating machinery
• Describe how and extract the required results and plots from the wealth of information available at the solution stage