This module provides a strong understanding of fluid flow simulation in application and associated approach to a successful CFD modelling. During this module, students will learn about different fluid flow prediction approaches (EFD, TFD and CFD) and their pros and cons as well as what the application of CFD in engineering would be, then they will learn about different fluid flow categories in theory and practice. They will learn about different types of cells and meshes and the impact of mesh on CFD simulation. Students will also learn about different boundary conditions and specifying well posed boundary conditions which help to get better CFD results. They will learn about conservation equations (continuity and momentum) and their differential format, followed by general scalar transport equations, and solving scalar transport equations numerically and getting computational results for a fluid dynamic problem. Eventually, students will learn about post processing of CFD results simulations.

In this module, students will practice the theory of the aforementioned topics during lecture classes while in practical sessions they will learn to apply the discussed theory in practice and solve a CFD problem with Ansys Fluent as a commercial CFD tool and conduct a project.

1. A 4000 words portfolio of work weighted at 100% assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes C1, C2, C3, C4, C6, C12, C13

Professional Body requirements mean that a minimum overall score of 40% is required to pass a module, with each element of assessment requiring a minimum mark of 30% unless otherwise stated.

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including:
• Taught Lectures to practice the theory of CFD
• Practical sessions to practice commercial engineering tools (ANSYS Fluent, Mesher and Design Modeller) for tackling an applied CFD problem

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of fluid flow categories and implement corresponding numerical approaches. (AHEP 4: C1, C3)
Knowledge and Understanding,
Application,
Problem Solving


Implement, develop and use meshing techniques and strategies to produce high quality meshes for CFD domains. (AHEP4: C4, C12, C13)
Knowledge and Understanding,
Application,
Problem Solving


Produce viable computational fluid dynamics solutions using CFD software tools to an applied 2D steady state problem. (AHEP 4: C6, C12, C13)
Knowledge and Understanding,
Application,
Problem Solving


Reflect upon and discuss CFD results gained from simulated problems. (AHEP4: C2, C4)
Analysis,
Communication,
Reflection


Implement fundamental concepts of Finite Volume Methods and demonstrate key principles for numerical simulation of range of steady state problems. (AHEP 4: C3, C6)
Knowledge and Understanding,
Analysis

Andersson, et al. (2011). Computational Fluid Dynamics for Engineers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Tu, J., et al. (2018). Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Approach. Elsevier Science.
Versteeg, H., and Malalasekera, W. (2007). Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Finite Volume Method. Pearson Education.
Volpe, N. (2021). Guide to Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Approach to the Finite Volume Method: Fluid Dynamics Book. Independently Published.

Blackboard VLE Resources, Library facilities, Google Scholar
Office 365, Suitable CFD analysis software such as Ansys Fluent and Ansys Design Modeller and ANSYS Mesher

This module will provide students with sufficient knowledge of CFD tools (including Ansys Fluent and Ansys Design Modeller and Ansys Mesher) and techniques to tackle engineering problems.