MEC4447

Computers in fluids and energy

M C Thompson

6 points · 22 lectures and 22 hours of tutorials · First or second semester · Clayton · Prerequisite: MEC3409 or MEC3469 · Prohibition: MEC4443

Objectives In recent years more and more industries are using computer modelling to reduce the costs and increase the turn-around time for testing and optimising components and subprocesses. For problems involving fluid mechanics and heat transfer, some relevant industries are mining and mineral processing, chemical, oil, automotive, aeronautic, food processing and manufacturing. This course aims to provide an introduction to the methods of computational fluid dynamics for industrial and theroretical problems. On completion of this subject, students should be able to do the following: recognise the problems where computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is the appropriate solution; be able to decide which simplified modelling approach can be successfully applied to a given problem; understand the capabilities and restrictions of the various methods available; have an appreciation of the capabilities and limitation of commercial CFD packages for real problems; and be able to apply computer models to relevant problems in theoretical and industrial fluid mechanics and heat transfer.

Synopsis An introduction to computational fluid dynamics with applications to industrial and theoretical problems in fluid mechanics and energy transfer. The equations governing fluid flow and heat transfer. The properties of these equations and the relevance to obtaining computer solutions. The various methods and models used in CFD. An introduction to commercial packages and their application to relevant industrial and theoretical problems in heat transfer and fluid dynamics.

Assessment Examination: 70% · Assignment: 30%

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