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15240
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
TP(60H)
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| Scientific area |
Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Entry requirements |
Knowledge of Differential Equations to Partial Derivatives, Numerical Analysis and Programming.
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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.
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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 pr
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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.
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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
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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