MEC4447 - Computers in fluids and energy

Leader: M C Thompson

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2007 (Day)

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 (2 hours): 70%
Assignment: 30%

Contact hours

22 lectures and 22 hours of practice and computer laboratory classes

Prerequisites

MEC3465 (or MAE3965) and MEC3469