The issues of flow and heat transfer are very diverse, not limited to traditional research and development topics in mechanical
engineering such as flows around transportation vehicles and heating and cooling technologies in manufacturing processes,
but also including the cooling technologies for IT equipments. However, when investigating fluid motions and heat transfers
under complex geometrical conditions as seen in actual industrial applications, it is often difficult to apply theoretical
analysis and experimental measurements and computer simulations (Computational Fluid Dynamics, CFD) are effective.
The objective of this course is to learn the fundamental principles of numerical simulation of thermal and fluid phenomena and to deepen understanding through exercises using some commercial CFD softwares.
The objective of this course is to learn the fundamental principles of numerical simulation of thermal and fluid phenomena and to deepen understanding through exercises using some commercial CFD softwares.
Through this class, students will understand the basic principles of numerical simulation of thermal and fluid phenomena
and be able to perform numerical simulation using CFD softwares and assess the validity of the obtained results.
- Students will be able to explain the physical meaning of the basic equations governing thermal and fluid phenomena and to be able to select the appropriate equations according to carry out numerical simulation.
- Students will be able to write programs to numerically solve basic partial differential equations related to thermal and fluid phenomena
- Students will be able to explain the characteristics of the physical models that are widely used in commercial CFD softwares.
- Students will be able to perform numerical simulations using commercial CFD softwares and assess the validity of the obtained results.
| report | presentation | exam | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 5% | 15% | 30% |
| 2. | 15% | 0% | 5% | 20% |
| 3. | 5% | 10% | 10% | 25% |
| 4. | 0% | 20% | 5% | 25% |
| Total. | 30% | 35% | 35% | - |
[Evaluation Method] Evaluation will be based on submissions (programs written by students and computation results), presentations
(results from exercises using CFD software), and the final exam.
[Evaluation Criteria] Grading will be based on the scores of each item outlined above, with a total score of 60 or more considered a passing grade.
[Evaluation Criteria] Grading will be based on the scores of each item outlined above, with a total score of 60 or more considered a passing grade.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Basics of CFD and its Applications | Study about CFD | 100minutes |
| 2. | Basic Governing Equations of Thermal and Fluid Phenomena | Review of corses related to thermal and fluid engineering | 100minutes |
| Assignments | 100minutes | ||
| 3. | Numerical solution of the one-dimensional advection equation | Pre-study of the Euler explicit method and upwind difference scheme | 100minutes |
| Assignments | 100minutes | ||
| 4. | Numerical solution of the one-dimensional steady heat conduction equation | Pre-study of the central difference method and numerical solution of simultaneous equations | 100minutes |
| Assignments | 100minutes | ||
| 5. | Numerical solution of the one-dimensional diffusion equation | Pre-study of implicit method and Crank-Nicolson Scheme | 100minutes |
| Assignments | 100minutes | ||
| 6. | Numerical solution of the one-dimensional advection-diffusion equation | Pre-study about Runge-Kutta Scheme | 100minutes |
| Assignments | 100minutes | ||
| 7. | Numerical solution of he incompressible continuity and Navier-Stokes equations (1) | Pre-study about fractional-step method | 100minutes |
| Assignments | 100minutes | ||
| 8. | Numerical solution of he incompressible continuity and Navier-Stokes equations (2) | Assignments | 100minutes |
| 9. | Turbulence models implemented in comercial CFD softwares | Pre-study of basic turbulence models | 0minutes |
| 10. | Thermal-fluid analysis exercise using software (1) | Preliminary research on how to use the CFD softwares | |
| 11. | Thermal-fluid analysis exercise using software (2) | Conducting simulations and summarising the results | |
| 12. | Thermal-fluid analysis exercise using software (3) | Conducting simulations and summarising the results | |
| 13. | Final presentation | Preparation for the presentation | 180minutes |
| 14. | Final exam and explanation of solutions | Review of the exam | 100minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 1680minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.) |
It is strongly recommended for students to familiarise themselves with how to use data analysis software 'Matlab' by taking
the tutorials available on MathWorks' website in advance and review the contents of any courses related to thermal and fluid
engineering that students have previously taken.
- If you have any questions, please inquire via email at kawata@shibaura-it.ac.jp.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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