Computational Fluid Dynamics 2

Course Title: Further Develop Your Own Working CFD Code: Unsteady Flows, Energy Equation, Collocated Variables, Turbulence & More

Course Headline: Dive Deeper into Computational Fluid Dynamics with Advanced Techniques and Real-World Applications! 🌊💫

Course Description:

Expand Your CFD Skills with Expert Instructor Robert Spall 🚀

This course is a natural progression for students who have completed the "Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics" course or possess an equivalent understanding of CFD fundamentals. Building on that foundation, we will delve into advanced topics and enhancements to further develop your own working CFD code.

Key Enhancements in This Course:

• Unsteady Flow Capabilities: Learn how to simulate time-dependent fluid flows.
• Second-Order and Blended Interpolations: Master the art of implementing second-order accurate and blended interpolation methods for convection terms.
• Boundary Conditions & Mesh Clustering: Gain expertise in applying pressure, symmetry, and periodic boundary conditions, as well as mesh clustering to refine the resolution where needed.
• Energy Equation Inclusion: Understand how to include the energy equation in your CFD simulations for a more comprehensive analysis of fluid systems.
• Advanced Topics: Explore additional topics that may be introduced based on relevance and interest.

Hands-On Learning: All the codes, written in Fortran90, are available for download alongside detailed course notes. Upon successful completion, students will be well-equipped to develop or modify CFD codes to address complex problems.

Recent Additions:

• Poisson Solver: A finite-difference-based Poisson solver using a red/black iteration scheme with OpenMP for parallelization has been added to the course materials.
• Collocated Grid Approach: Discover the collocated grid approach to the finite volume formulation of the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations, suitable for structured Cartesian meshes and commonly used in commercial CFD solvers.
• Turbulence Modeling: A new section on two-equation k-epsilon turbulence modeling using wall functions has been incorporated to provide a deeper understanding of handling turbulent flows.

Learn at Your Own Pace: The course is designed to offer flexibility, allowing you to choose which sections or lectures to watch based on your interests and learning objectives. Whether you're aiming to specialize in a particular area of CFD or looking to enhance your coding skills for a wide range of fluid dynamics problems, this course provides the tools and knowledge you need.

Join Us on This Advanced Journey in Computational Fluid Dynamics! 💻🧮

What You Will Learn:

• Enhanced CFD Solver Development: Extend your two-dimensional, incompressible Navier-Stokes solver to include unsteady flow capabilities and other advanced features.
• Numerical Techniques: Master second-order and blended interpolation methods for improving the accuracy of convection terms.
• Boundary Conditions & Mesh Refinement: Implement various boundary conditions and refine mesh resolution with clustering techniques.
• Incorporating the Energy Equation: Learn to add the energy equation to your CFD simulations for a more complete fluid analysis.
• Collocated Variable Approach: Understand the collocated variable approach and its application in structured Cartesian meshes, which is the basis for most commercial CFD solvers.
• Turbulence Modeling with Wall Functions: Gain expertise in the two-equation k-epsilon turbulence modeling, especially for flows near walls.

Who Is This Course For? This course is ideal for:

• Engineers and scientists interested in advancing their CFD skills.
• Individuals who have completed the "Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics" course or possess an equivalent background.
• Students and professionals looking to enhance their ability to solve complex fluid dynamics problems with their own codes.

Get Ready to Master Advanced CFD Techniques and Elevate Your Career to New Heights! 🚀✨