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Schedule, Methodology, General definitions of CFD, Bibliography, General Examples, CFD Type of Users, What is
1 2 1.1 - 1.4
and not CFD. Concept of Continuous Media and Discretization, Differential Operator, Gradient, Divergence.
Finite Differences, Discretization Schemes, Order and examples, non-dimensional numbers, Substantial Derivate,
2 3 2.1.1 - 2.1.2
Continuity Equation, Langragian and Eulerian Approaches, Non-Conservative form of the Continuity Equation.
3 2 Momentum equation, Energy equation. 2.1.3, 2.1.4
Navier–Stokes Equations for a Newtonian fluid, Conservative Form of the Governing Equations, Differential and
4 3 2.2 - 2.9
integral forms of the general transport equations, Classification of Fluid Flow Equations.
Meshing in CFD, Mesh Types, Mesh Elements, Software for Meshing, Ansys – Fluent Meshing Mode, Hybrid
5 2
Mesch, Mesh Quality Criteria.
6 3 Mesh Practice in 2D
7 2 Mesh Practice in 3D
Turbulences, Energy Cascade, Length Scales in Turbulences, Reynolds Numbers, Time Average, Reynolds
8 3 3.1 - 3.6
Decomposition, Variance, r.m.s. and Turbulence Kinetic Energy, Reynolds Stresses, Turbulent flow calculations.
Equations for Turbulence Flows, Boussinesq Approximation, Mix Length Model, Turbulent Boundary Layer,
9 2 3.7
RANS Models Part 1.
8.1 - 8.5 and 13 User
10 3 Practice: Turbulent Flows, Selection and Definition Fluid Properties in Ansys – Fluent.
Guide Fluent
11 2 First Partial Exam
12 3 RANS Models Part 2, LES Models Part 1. 3.7 - 3.8
13 2 LES Models Part 2, DNS 3.8 - 3.9
14 3 Practice: Post–Processing in Ansys – Fluent and Post-CFD
32.9 User Guide
15 2 Types of Initializations in Ansys – Fluent
Fluent
16 3 Finite Volume Method, Spatial Discretization, Principle of the Method, Type of Volumes, Diffusion Problems 4.1 - 4.6
17 2 Diffusion – Convection Problems, Central Differencing Scheme, Discretization Scheme Properties. 5.1 - 5.6
18 3 Upwind Differencing Scheme, QUICK Scheme, Power Law Scheme, Superior Order Schemes. 5.7 - 5.9
19 2 Implementation of Boundary Conditions, Recommendations and Examples. Practice in Ansys – Fluent. 9.1 - 9.8
20 3 Algorithms for Pressure-Velocity Coupling: SIMPLE, SIMPLEC, SIMPLER and PISO Practice: Periodic Flow. 6.1 - 6.10
21 2 Practice: Periodic Flow.
The Finite Volume Method for Unsteady Flows, Explicit Scheme, Implicit Scheme, Crank Nicolson Scheme,
22 3 8.1 - 8.4
Problems in 2D and 3D.
23 2 Exposition of Simulation Papers by Students: Critical Analysis.
 Discretization of transient convection–diffusion equation, High Order Schemes in Transient Convection–Diffusion,
24 3 8.5 - 8.8
Transient PISO and SIMPLE Algorithms, Steady State Calculations Using the Pseudo-Transient Approach
25 2 Practice: Using Defining Profiles in Boundary Conditions.
26 3 Errors and uncertainty in CFD modelling 10.1 - 10.7
27 2 Practice: Dynamic Mesh for Engine Piston in Ansys - Fluent
24.3.3 Theory Guide
28 3 Assessment of Derivates and Gradients in Ansys – Fluent.
Fluent
24.4 Theory Guide
29 2 Pressure - Based Solver
Fluent
24.5 Theory Guide
30 3 Density - Based Solver
Fluent
31 2 Final Project Presentation
32 3 Research Using CFD in the ATENA Group