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Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis (CFD): Theory and Applications

Duration:	2 days
Delivery:	Onsite Classroom Public Classroom
Language:	English German
Level:	Introductory
Availability:	Worldwide
Tutor(s):	Uwe Janoske
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Get the correct guidance on how to understand CFD methods and techniques

This course offers excellent guidance on how to judge which numerical approximations are acceptable and appropriate for solving a wide range of practical problems. Of equal importance is the manner in which results are interpreted. Advice is provided which allows the correct decisions to be taken, based on results which are known to be reliable. Interaction is encouraged throughout the course, with the planning and design of a complete CFD project and examples of simple hand calculations, mesh designs and solution designs being set for the class to complete. The course is completely code independent.

All aspects of successful Computational Fluid Dynamics application are covered, including:

The Finite Volume Method
The computational mesh
Turbulence
Sources of error
Interpretation of results
Validation

Course Program

Part 1

Introduction

Examples of CFD Simulations / Advantages and Disadvantages of CFD

Basics of Fluid Mechanics

Basic Equations of Fluid Mechanics (Continuity, Momentum and Energy Equations)

Introduction to Numerical Methods

Mathematical Background
Finite Volume Method
Spatial Discretization
Temporal Discretization
Solution of the Navier-Stokes Equations (Pressure Correction)
Grid Generation
Solution of Systems of Linear Equations

Special flows

Turbulent Flows
Multiphase Flows

Part 2

From Reality to the Simulation Model

What to do Before Starting a Simulation
Assumptions? Why? Effect of Assumptions?
Boundary Conditions? Which?
Grid Generation? How?
Examples

Quality of CFD Simulations

Checking of CFD Results
Interpretation of CFD Results
Improvements / What to do?

Summary and Perspectives

Outlook, Trends in Simulation Methods
Optimization
Coupled Simulations

Who Should Attend?

Practising engineers who wish to understand CFD methods and learn how to apply CFD techniques to their particular problems in the most effective manner.

Attendees should have a graduate engineering background including some knowledge of fluid dynamics and engineering mathematics

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PSE Competencies addressed by this training course

ID	Competence Statement
Fundamentals of Fluid Flow, Mass & Heat Transfer
FHFMTkn3	List the three modes of Heat Transfer
FHFMTkn4	State Fourier's law and Newton's law of cooling
FHFMTkn6	Define the terms thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity
FHFMTkn10	Define the terms thermal diffusivity.
FHFMTkn12	Define the term heat transfer coefficient
FHFMTkn13	Define the terms natural and forced convection
FHFMTkn16	Define the Reynolds, Grashof, Prandtl and Nusselt numbers
FHFMTkn29	Define the term viscosity and list the values for some common fluids
FHFMTkn30	Sketch how the viscosity of some common fluids change with temperature.
FHFMTkn31	Define the terms Newtonian and non Newtonian fluid and sketch the viscosity-shear strain curves for each fluid type
FHFMTkn32	Define the terms Mach Number and critical flow
FHFMTkn33	Define the terms compressible and incompressible fluid and the range of Mach numbers which apply
FHFMTkn35	Define the terms Reynolds Numbers
FHFMTkn36	Define the term boundary Layer and sketch the boundary layer development on a flat plate for laminar and turbulent conditions.
FHFMTkn37	Define the terms laminar and turbulent and the Reynolds number ranges for which they appear for a flow in a pipe and along a flat plate.
FHFMTkn38	State the Bernoulli Equation
FHFMTkn42	Define the terms stagnation or total and static pressure and state their relationship to each other
FHFMTkn43	Sketch the qualitative changes in overall flow pattern, boundary layer growth and velocity and pressure distributions for the flow over a curved surface that result from an increasing approach velocity
FHFMTco1	Explain the role of thermal conductivity in the transfer of heat by conduction and its affect on spatial temperature distributions

Introduction to CFD Analysis: Theory and Applications