Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
7.5 ECTS creditsThe aim of the course is for students to acquire advanced knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), including methods used to analyse applied questions of fluid flow and heat transfer, numerical methods, turbulence modelling used to describe fluid flow phenomena, and how to use advanced methods in commercial CFD software to simulate fluid flow and heat transfer phenomena. The aim of the course is also for students to acquire sufficient skills to conduct CFD simulation for multiphysics problems in technical applications, the ability to analyse and evaluate the simulation results, and enough knowledge to select an appropriate method for solving problems and evaluate the accuracy of results in relation to a certain technical problem.
The course covers the following:
- classification of the governing differential equations (continuity equation, momentum equation, energy equation) for CFD,
- discretisation methods (finite differences, finite volumes, and finite elements) used to convert the governing differential equations into algebraic equations,
- linear algebraic equations,
- turbulence models and wall function in turbulence models,
- different types of grid ((structured grid, unstructured grid, and hybrid grid) and grid refinement,
- grid-independent study and criteria for numerical convergence,
- CFD for external/internal forced convection with different turbulence models,
- CFD for heat transfer, including conduction, convection, and radiation,
- CFD for fluid flow in practice and heat transfer problems in technical applications.
The course covers the following:
- classification of the governing differential equations (continuity equation, momentum equation, energy equation) for CFD,
- discretisation methods (finite differences, finite volumes, and finite elements) used to convert the governing differential equations into algebraic equations,
- linear algebraic equations,
- turbulence models and wall function in turbulence models,
- different types of grid ((structured grid, unstructured grid, and hybrid grid) and grid refinement,
- grid-independent study and criteria for numerical convergence,
- CFD for external/internal forced convection with different turbulence models,
- CFD for heat transfer, including conduction, convection, and radiation,
- CFD for fluid flow in practice and heat transfer problems in technical applications.
Progressive specialisation:
A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Master's level
Admission requirements:
Fluid Mechanics (7.5 ECTS credits), Heat and Mass Transfer (7.5 ECTS credits), and registered on Applied CFD in Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer (7.5 ECTS credits), plus upper secondary level Swedish 3 or Swedish as a second language 3 and English 6, or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Master of Science in Energy and Environmental Engineering (studied during year 4)