Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Master airflow simulations, turbulence models, and solver setups with industry-grade tools.

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Course Overview

In this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding through a blend of theoretical and practical applications. They will:

Understand core concepts and foundational principles of CFD
Use tools like ANSYS, Gmsh, and OpenFOAM
Work on hands-on simulations and validation
Collaborate on team-based capstone projects
Get certified upon successful completion

12-Week Structure

Week 1: Introduction to CFD

Applications
Navier-Stokes Equations
CFD Workflow

Week 2: Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer

Viscosity & Flow Types
Heat Transfer Basics

Week 3: Discretization Methods

FDM / FVM
Meshing Concepts

Week 4: Numerical Schemes & Solvers

Time-stepping Methods
Pressure-Velocity Coupling
Convergence and Stability

Week 5: Mesh Generation & Quality

Types of Meshes
Mesh Independence
Mesh Tools: ANSYS, Gmsh

Week 6: Boundary Conditions

Inlet, Outlet, Wall BCs
Initial Conditions
Solver Control

Week 7: Turbulence Modeling

RANS, LES, DNS
k-ε, k-ω, SST Models

Week 8: Heat Transfer & Multiphysics

Conjugate Heat Transfer
Natural Convection
Radiation Models

Week 9: Multiphase Flow

VOF & Eulerian Models
Phase Interaction
Intro to Combustion

Week 10: Post-Processing

Streamlines, Vectors
Drag & Pressure Drop
CFD-Post, ParaView

Week 11: Capstone Project

Problem Definition
Meshing & Solver Setup
Simulation & Validation

Week 12: Presentation & Review

Project Presentations
Peer Feedback
Certification