Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Methods
Module code: CSE7012-B
Outline Syllabus
Computational Fluid Dynamics part includes:
Understand fundamental Navier-Stokes-type equations, such as Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes equations and shallow-water equations.
Understand basic numerical schemes, such as finite difference method, finite volume method and particle method.(3) Understand numerical methods/solutions.
Understand three widely used engineering models such as RANS model, SWE model and SPH model.
Understand turbulent closure equations and turbulence modelling concepts.
Learn how to carry out numerical simulation and analyse/interpret numerical results.
Learn how to use CFD model to solve practical flow problems.
Finite Element Methods part include:
Overview of applications of FE analysis to a variety of engineering problems; main steps in the FE analysis, element stiffness matrix, global stiffness matrix, boundary conditions; primary and derived variables.
Domain definition; techniques for building and utilising the geometry; meshing; properties and selection of elements, materials, loads and boundary conditions; solver output; data post-processing.
Applications: linear static, non-linear static (elastic-plastic and contact analysis), thermal stress analysis and dynamic analysis; practical case studies and interpretation of results.