BLH3120 Language Environment in Kindergarten Course description

Knowledge:

The candidate

• can derive the governing equations and explain the standard mathematical classifications of fluid flow
• can formulate fluid flow problems in terms of Partial Differential Equations
• can explain the difference between Direct Numerical Simulation and averaged turbulence models in CFD
• can explain the difference between staggered and collocated grids for a CFD meshing structure.

Skills:

The candidate

• can solve standard fluid flow problems by applying CFD tools, such as OpenFOAM
• can implement Finite Volume solution algorithms for convection-diffusion equations in a scientific programming language such as Python
• can apply von Neumann and TVD analysis to derive precise stability bounds on numerical methods for partial differential equations
• can design suitable mesh structures for CFD analysis tailored to a given fluid flow problem.

General competence:

The candidate

• can design and perform CFD simulations for common industrial problems
• is capable of critically evaluating the results of CFD analyses and identifying potential sources of errors and inaccuracies
• can communicate their work and can master language and terminology of the CFD field.

• Lectures
• Problem solving sessions
• Computer laboratory sessions in
  • Applied CFD using high-level tools such as OpenFOAM.
  • Scientific programming in a low-level language such as Python.

1. A Python programming project on the Finite Volume method. Students are to submit source code (100-200 lines of code, estimated to 10 hours of effort)
2. A Python programming project on incompressible cavity flow. Students are to submit source code (100-200 lines of code, estimated to 10 hours of effort)
3. A CFD tool (OpenFOAM) applied simulation project. Students are to submit a project report (approximately 5 pages, estimated to 15 hours of effort)

Individual oral examination, 30 minutes per student.

None

Grade scale A-F.

Alle hjelpemidler er tillatte så lenge regler for kildehenvisninger følges.

Gradert skala A-F.

The course relies heavily on concepts taught in the Advanced Engineering Mathematics course. The students should have completed the Applied Fluid Dynamics course (MASK 3610) and have a basic knowledge of scientific programming.