Computational Fluid Dynamics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME4060 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 4 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MMME4060
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
An advanced module which builds on the students prior knowledge of fluid mechanics, and develops the concepts and application of Computational Fluid Dynamics.
Summary of Indicative Content:
- Numerical Methods for CFD
- Computational Frameworks in CFD
- Turbulence Modelling and Applications of CFD
- Computational set up and best practice
Target Students
Target Students: MEng, MSci MMath or MSc students seeking background training in CAE fluid mechanics used in various industries or seeking further study involving advanced numerical simulation. On-going PhD students could attend.There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1
- 50% Exam 1 (2-hour)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
Education Aims:To develop an understanding of advanced knowledge of fluid mechanics, covering various areas of engineering.To give an appreciation of the use of computational methods in fluid mechanics.To further understand how computational fluid mechanics techniques are applied to real fluid engineering problems, like fluid / structure interactions, air flow, channel flow, water wave propagation.To develop understanding of how computer software is used in this area and instil an awareness of the limitations of computational techniques.To lay the foundation for research studies in fluid mechanics.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
- LO1 Apply computational techniques of fluid mechanics to understand engineering fluid mechanics phenomena and appreciate the limitations of these principles.
- LO2 Understand, identify and apply computational tools to model and solve fluid mechanics problem.
- LO3 Identify and analyse the pertinent models for fluid mechanics problem.
- LO4 Critically analyse techniques based on advanced mathematical and computational principles of fluid mechanics selected for model generation and analysis.
- LO5 Gain skills and experience in using and running advanced CFD simulations in a state of the art CFD code used widely in industry.
Conveners
Last updated 07/01/2025.