Module 1: Introduction to CFD and ANSYS Fluent Overview of CFD, applications, and importance, Introduction to ANSYS Workbench & Fluent interface, Basics of numerical methods in CFD, Governing equations of fluid flow (Navier-Stokes equations)
Module 2: Geometry Creation and Meshing (ANSYS Mesher), Introduction to geometry modeling in DesignModeler, Types of meshes: structured, unstructured, and hybrid Mesh independence study and quality assessment, Hands-on practice: Simple pipe flow and airfoil meshing
Module 3: Solver Setup and Boundary Conditions, Defining material properties and fluid domains, Setting up boundary conditions: velocity inlet, pressure outlet, wall, symmetry, Solver selection: pressure-based vs. density-based, Convergence criteria and residual monitoring
Module 4: Laminar and Turbulent Flow Simulations, Simulation of laminar flow in a pipe (Hagen-Poiseuille flow), Introduction to turbulence modeling (RANS models: k-e, k-?), Simulation of turbulent flow over a flat plate
Module 5: Heat Transfer Simulations, Conjugate heat transfer (CHT) problems, Forced and natural convection simulations, Heat exchanger analysis using CFD
Module 6: Introduction VOF method, Students select a real-world CFD problem

Understand the Fundamentals of CFD – To develop a strong foundation in computational fluid dynamics principles, including governing equations, numerical methods, and discretization techniques.

Gain Proficiency in ANSYS Fluent – To learn how to use ANSYS Fluent for geometry creation, meshing, solver setup, and post-processing of fluid flow and heat transfer simulations.

Analyze and Interpret CFD Results – To perform simulations of real-world engineering problems, analyze flow characteristics, and validate results through comparison with theoretical or experimental data.

Develop Problem-Solving and Reporting Skills – To enhance technical problem-solving abilities through hands-on projects and improve documentation and presentation skills through structured CFD reports.

CO1: Explain the fundamental concepts of computational fluid dynamics, including discretization methods and numerical techniques.
CO2: Demonstrate proficiency in using CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent to simulate fluid flow problems.
CO3:Develop structured and unstructured meshes, assess mesh quality, and understand its impact on simulation accuracy.
CO4: Simulation of Flow Problems – Solve real-world fluid flow and heat transfer problems using CFD techniques and analyze results.
CO5: Verification and Validation, Interpretation of CFD Results – Analyze velocity, pressure, and temperature contours, streamlines, and other flow characteristics to make engineering decisions.

Suhas V. Patankar, Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, Crc Press , 2017

H.K. Versteeg & W. Malalasekera, An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics The Finite Volume Method, Pearson , 2020