Computational Fluid Dynamics

Code	16163
Year	3
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	TP(60H)
Scientific area	MECÂNICA COMPUTACIONAL
Entry requirements	N.A.
Learning outcomes	To understand and apply the finite volume method to computational problems involving fluid mechanics, heat or mass transfer, and/or elasticity. To know the basics of programming in the Fortran or C++ language. To gain proficiency in the utilization of a FVM-based commercial code for fluid mechanics applications. To for-see application of those methods to actual engineering problems.
Syllabus	Part I (Finite Volume Method) 1. Introduction. 2. Partial differential equations of mathematical physics. 3. Basis of the finite volume method. 4. Application to problems of pure diffusion. 5. Treatment of convection. 6. Calculation of the velocity field. Part II (Application) 1. Introduction to the Finite Volume Method when applied to the solution of Navier-Stokes equations 2. Simulation of fluid flow case-studies with the FVM code and interpretation of results.
Main Bibliography	“"Mecânica Computacional - Notas Didáticas”, P.J. Oliveira, Reprografia da UBI, 2001, págs. 164. “"Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow”, S. V. Patankar, Hemisphere Pub, 1980. “" Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics”, J.H. Ferziger e M. Peric, Springer Verlag, 2 Ed, 2002. Manual e Tutoriais do programa comercial de Volumes Finitos
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.