This module provides a strong understanding of fluid flow simulations and associated approaches to successful CFD modelling. During this module, students will learn about conservation equations (continuity and momentum) and its corresponding general scalar transports. They will learn about different discretisation schemes (e.g. central, upwind, exponential, Flux limited etc.) as well as scheme characteristics. Students will also learn about iterative numerical approaches (e.g. Gauss-Jacobi, Gauss Sidel etc) for solving set of equations. Students will apply discretisation schemes to discretise scalar transport equations for diffusion and advection problems and numerically solve them with the help of iterative numerical approaches. This will be followed by learning about how to deal with pressure velocity coupling with staggered and non-staggered grid approaches as well as learning about the pressure-correction methods (SIMPLE and PISO). Students will also learn about how to numerically deal with unsteady differential equations and solving transient CFD problems. Different types of cells and meshes, the impact of mesh on CFD simulation and mesh quality criteria will be discussed. Students will also learn about different boundary conditions definitions and their applications in dealing with advanced CFD simulations for getting better CFD results. Post processing of CFD results obtained from simulations will also be discussed.

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

A 5000-word portfolio of work weighted at 100% assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes: M1, M2, M3, M4

Professional Body requirements mean that a minimum overall score of 50% is required to pass a module, with each element of assessment requiring a minimum mark of 40% 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 advanced theory of CFD

Practical sessions to practice the commercial engineering tools (ANSYS Fluent, Mesher and Design Modeller) for an advanced fluid dynamic problem

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of fluid flow categories, spatial and temporal discretisation techniques and pressure-velocity couplings as well as being able to implement the corresponding numerical approaches for an advanced CFD problem. (AHEP 4: M1, M4)

Knowledge and Understanding,

Application,

Problem Solving.

2. Demonstrate advanced meshing knowledge and implement techniques to generate computational domain and correspondingly high-quality meshes using commercial engineering tools. (AHEP 4: M1, M3)

Knowledge and Understanding,

Application,

Problem Solving.

3. Use advanced CFD knowledge to produce numerical solutions using simulation tools for advanced CFD problems in a range of conditions. (AHEP 4: M1, M3)

Knowledge and Understanding,

Application,

Problem Solving.

4. Reflect upon and discuss CFD results gained from advanced simulated problems. (AHEP 4: M2, M4)

Analysis,

Communication,

Reflection.

5. ¿Implement Finite Volume Methods and use key principles to analyse and generate numerical simulations for CFD problems. (AHEP 4: M2, M3)

Knowledge and Understanding,

Analysis.

Suitable CFD analysis software such as Ansys Fluent and Ansys Design Modeller and ANSYS Mesher

Online tutorials, and CFD forums such as:

https://www.cfd-online.com/Forum/

http://ansysforum.com/index/

https://studentcommunity.ansys.com/

Tu, J., et al. (2018). Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Approach. Elsevier Science.¿

Tucker, P. (2016). Advanced Computational Fluid and Aerodynamics (Cambridge Aerospace Series). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Volpe, N. (2021). Guide to Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Approach to the Finite Volume Method: Fluid Dynamics Book. Independently Published.¿

This module will provide students a comprehensive knowledge of CFD tools (including Ansys Fluent and Ansys Design Modeller and ANSYS Mesher) and techniques to tackle advanced fluid dynamic engineering problems.