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CFD for Engineering Applications
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:55:18
Abstract
In the lecture the algorithms which are typically used in industrial simulation codes are discussed. The incompressible Navire-Stokes equation is discretized with an finite-volume method. Furthermore, we provide introductions to a commercial CFD-code. The lecture aims to allow the student to deal critically with commercial CFD-codes and to be aware of possibilities and limitations of CFD-codes.
Objective
Application oriented approach to the solution of fluid dynamics problems in mechanical and process engineering.
Content
- Standard discretization schemes for the unsteady incompressible Navier-Stokes equations. - Solid and free-surface boundary conditions, turbulence models. - Structure and details of a corresponding computer code (Fortran f90 sources available). - Structured- and unstructured-mesh generation. - Introduction to a typical commercial CFD code. - Data pre- and postprocessing, visualization and animation. - Introduction to Lagrangian discretization methods. - Computational homeworks and one project spanning several topics will be carried out by the class participants.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | CFD for Engineering Applications |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise | CFD for Engineering Applications |
|
1 h weekly |