MECH 4790 - Computational Fluid Dynamics

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Utah Tech University

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Students learn the basic principles behind the development of numerical solutions to the partial differential equations (PDEs) governing fluid flow and are introduced to commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. Techniques for characterizing PDEs are introduced along with discretization methods. Numerical methods are applied and students develop Matlab scripts to solve a handful of model equations. More complex problems are solved using CFD software. **COURSE LEARING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Classify the basic partial differential equations (PDEs) governing fluid flow (and other physical processes) and develop basic space and time discretization methods leading to numerical representations of these PDEs. 2. Discretize model PDEs, choose and apply appropriate boundary and initial conditions, and write their own individual Matlab scripts to solve these model equations numerically. 3. Assess the accuracy and stability of numerical results and the efficiency of the chosen numerical methods. 4. Demonstrate a basic understanding of grid generation techniques. 5. Solve two- and three-dimensional problems involving internal and external flow using commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. Prerequisites: MECH 3700 AND MECH 4500 (All grade C- or higher).

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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