ME EN 541
Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Fluid dynamics and heat transfer analysis by numerical methods. Theory and implementation of finite difference and finite volume methods.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or instructor's consent
Title
Pressure-Velocity Coupling
Learning Outcome
Understand concepts of control volume methods for pressure-velocity coupling.
Title
Verification and Validation Practices
Learning Outcome
Apply computational verification and validation practices for fluid flow and heat transfer codes.
Title
Turbulence Closure Problem
Learning Outcome
Understand the basic concept of the turbulence closure problem and how it leads to turbulence models.
Title
Numerical Analysis
Learning Outcome
Understand the fundamental concepts and techniques used in the numerical analysis of fluid flow and heat transfer.
Title
Finite Difference and Control Volume Methods
Learning Outcome
Solve 1D diffusion and convection-diffusion fluid flow and heat transfer problems using finite difference and control volume methods.
Title
Commercial Codes
Learning Outcome
Have a necessary foundation for setting up and analyzing fluid flow and heat transfer problems using commercial codes.
