Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 301023

Coordinator Ming Zhao Opens in new window

Description This unit introduces students to commonly used numerical methods used in computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The unit covers the theory and the application of CFD for solving engineering problems. The numerical methods for solving the in viscid flow and the viscous flow problems will be introduced. The students learn the application of the engineering software in the engineering problems.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Mechanical Engineering

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program

Assumed Knowledge

Finite element methods, Thermal dynamics and Fluid mechanics.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Solve flow equations using numerical methods;
2. Analyse laminar flow, turbulent flow and heat transfer using CFD;
3. Design computer code for simulating flow problems;
4. Apply computational methods to solve simple flow and heat transfer problems;
5. Analyse practical flows using commercial CFD software.

Subject Content

1. Numerical methods for in viscid fluid flows;
2. Numerical methods for vicious flows;
3. Heat transfer;
4. Numerical stability analysis;
5. CFD modelling using commercial software;
6. Engineering applications of CFD.