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Computational Fluid Dymanics

Code 10390
Year 4
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 6
Workload TP(60H)
Scientific area Aeronautics and Astronautics
Entry requirements Knowledge of Differential Equations to Partial Derivatives, Numerical Analysis and Programming.
Mode of delivery Face to face.
Work placements None.
Learning outcomes This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the theory, implementation and application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The aim is to provide students with
- the skills to solve fluid flow problems using numerical methods, with a focus on CFD principles, finite volume discretization schemes, time integration.
- The ability to implement basic CFD solvers and apply pre-processing tools in different software (such as OpenFOAM or Ansys Fluent), and perform advanced simulations.
- The ability to perform advanced simulations and analyze laminar/turbulent flows depending on the choice of project.
- The ability to write technical reports summarizing the results of simulations.
Syllabus The course combines theoretical and practical sessions, allowing the progressive development of skills in CFD and includes:
Module A:
1. introduction to numerical simulation:
2. Finite volume methods: Introduction to the concept of discretization of differential equations and general rules, Discretization and numerical resolution of the diffusion equation.
3. Solution of systems of linear equations: Direct and iterative methods, with analysis of computational efficiency.
4. Solutions for transient and stable flows: explicit and implicit methods
5. Treatment of convection: implementation of convective schemes.
6. Calculation of the Velocity Field: SIMPLE algorithm and pressure correction equations.
Module B:
7. Complex geometries and mesh creation
8. Efficiency and accuracy: Mesh independence studies, error analysis and simulation optimization.
9. Application of commercial and open-source software: Application of OpenFOAM or Ansys Fluent to carry out simulations on a variety of flow
Main Bibliography • Abdollahzadehsangroudi, M. (2024). Apontamentos da unidade curricular preparados pelo docente – Dinâmica de Fluidos Computacional, UBI.
• Ferziger, J.H., Peric, M., Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics, ISBN 978-331-999-691-2, Springer Verlag, 1999.
• Versteeg, H.K. and Malalasekara, W.(2008). Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Finite Volume Method.Second Edition (Indian Reprint) Pearson Education.
• S.V. Patankar, Numerical Heat Transfer and Heat Flow, Hemisphere Publishing Corp., 1980.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria The course is structured around theoretical lectures and practical sessions.
Theoretical-practical classes: These classes combine the presentation of fundamental CFD concepts with the resolution of practical exercises. Classes will include PowerPoint presentations, application examples and interactive discussions.
Practical laboratories: focus on the application of real engineering problems using CFD software (OpenFOAM or Ansys Fluent).
Flipped classes: based on tutorials on the simulation of various CFD problems with relevance to the final project.
Assessment:
PR: Computational project, on CFD simulations one topic and present the results in a technical report + oral presentation/discussion.
TP: Homework on solving practical problems with MATLAB/Fortran + reports + oral presentation/discussion.
QU: quizzes based on theoretical concepts
final grade: (0.4TP + 0.4PR + 0.2QU)*20
You must obtain more than 9.5 in each component to pass.
Question time: Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2026-01-06

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