ME485 COMPUTATION.FLUID DYNAM.USING FINITE VOLUME METHOD
| Course Code: | 5690485 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Mechanical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ALİ KARAKUŞ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will
- learn to discretize the general scalar transport equation using the finite volume method
- write finite volume based computer codes to solve 1D and 2D, steady and unsteady problems
- use a full featured CFD software to solve fluid flow and heat transfer problems
Course Content
Conservation laws and boundary conditions, finite volume method for diffusion problems, finite volume method for convection-diffusion problems, solution algorithms for pressure-velocity coupling in steady flows, solution of discretization equations, finite volume method for unsteady flows, implementation of boundary conditions.
Course Learning Outcomes
Ability to appreciate the power and be aware of the shortcomings of CFD.
Ability the understand the typical workflow of a CFD solution.
Ability to understand how the General Transport Equation (GTE) represents the governing differential equations of fluid flow and heat transfer problems.
Ability to understand the physical meanings of diffusion and convection processes.
Ability to discretize the diffusion term of the GTE using different schemes.
Ability to discretize the convection term of the GTE using different schemes.
Ability to discretize the time dependent term of the GTE using different schemes.
Ability to compare different discretization schemes in terms of conservativeness, boundedness, transportiveness, accuracy and stability.
Ability to write finite volume based computer codes for steady and unsteady diffusion and convection problems over 1D and 2D structured and unstructured meshes.
Ability to understand the working principle of pressure correction techniques for the solution of incompressible flows.
Ability to discretize the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations using the SIMPLE technique and its variants.
Ability to understand the advantages and disadvantages of using staggered and co-located grids.
Ability to use a full featured CFD software for mesh generation, problem solution and visualization purposes.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic sciences and engineering sciences with engineering applications. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Ability to find and interpret information | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Possession of written and oral communication skills | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary) | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Ability to produce original solutions | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Use of scientific methodology in approaching and producing solutions to engineering problems and needs | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Openness to all that is new | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Ability to conduct experiments | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Ability to do engineering design | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Awareness of engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental elements | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Ability to take societal, environmental and economical considerations into account in professional activities | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Possession of pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the profession | ✔ | |||