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MECH 444 Computational Fluid Dynamics Units: 3.50
This course provides an overview of, and hands-on experience in, the numerical modelling of fluid flows. Finite volume, finite difference and finite elements methods are introduced. Students are expected to gain critical insight into the capabilities and limitations of fluid flow models by numerically simulating various engineering flows and by doing a term project. Topics include: comparison of numerical, experimental and analytical methods in fluid mechanics, numerical grids and their generation, flow equations and their discretization, solution techniques, turbulence modelling and data presentation. Features of commercial codes are critically reviewed.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
Requirements: Prerequisites: MTHE 272 (MATH 272) or ENPH 213 (PHYS 213) or MECH 203, MECH 341
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Offering Term: W
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 0
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 30
Engineering Design 12
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Learn the principles of Computational Fluid Dynamics through a Finite Volume Method.
- Learn to generate good mesh for numerical simulations.
- Learn how to numerically simulate heat and mass transfer using OpenFOAM software.
- Learn how to properly setup the problem and perform accurate and efficient numerical simulations.
- Effectively apply postprocessing tools and communicate the results through written and graphical means.
- Learn how to apply different turbulence models and connect turbulence model for different flow problem classes.
- Develop self-learning skills in extracting information from the source code itself, from the on-line resources and by trial and error.
- Develop practical experience in open-ended group project and its presentation.