Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : ME6304 : Computational Fluid Dynamics { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Manoj Kumar Moharana
Syllabus
Introduction: Basic tools of CFD, Numerical vs. experimental tools. Mathematical Behavior of PDEs: Parabolic, Hyperbolic and Elliptic PDEs. Methodology of CFDHT: Discrete representation of flow and heat transfer domain: Grid generation, Governing equations and boundary conditions based on FVM/FDM, Solution of resulting set of linear algebraic equations, Graphical representation and analysis of qualitative results, Error analysis in discretization using FVM/FDM. Solution of 1-D/2-D steady/unsteady: Diffusion problems, Convection problems, Convection-diffusion problems, source term linearization. Explicit and Implicit Approach: Explicit and implicit formulation of unsteady problems, Stability analysis. Solution of Navier-Stokes Equations for Incompressible Flows: Staggered and collocated grid system, SIMPLE and SIMPLER algorithms. Special Topics in CFDHT: Numerical Methodology for Complex Geometry, Multi-block structured grid system, Solution of phase change problems.
Course Objectives
- To introduce the students to widely used techniques in the numerical solution of heat transfer, and fluid flow equations, issues that arise in the solution of such equations, and modern trends in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Course Outcomes
- To develop an understanding for major theories, approaches and methodologies used in CFD <br />- To build up skills in the actual implementation of CFD methods (e.g. boundary conditions, different numerical schemes etc.) <br />- To gain experience in the application of CFD analysis to real life engineering designs.
Essential Reading
- P.S. Ghoshdastidar, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer, Cengage Learning
- K Muralidhar, T Sundarrajan, Computational Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer, Narosa Publishing House
Supplementary Reading
- R.H. Pletcher, J.C. Tannehill, D.A. Anderson, Computaional Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, CRC Press
- J.D. Anderson Jr, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Tata McGrawHill