Information Package

Program of Mechanical Engineering (English 30%)

MAK475

COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS

Course Code
MAK475
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learning the fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics
  2. Solving diffusion-type problems with numerical methods
  3. Solving Convection-diffusion type problems with numerical methods
  4. Using CFD software
  5. Understanding the nature of turbulence and turbulence models
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(MAK307)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNumerical Analysis, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics
Course DescriptionApplication areas of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Commercial CFD codes. Conservation laws and boundary conditions.. Finite difference method; upwind differencing, backward differencing and central differencing. Linear equation systems and iterative solution of linear equation systems. Convection equation and solution of convection equation by using finite difference method. Convection-diffusion equation. Finite volume method. Interface fluxes, upwind differencing, quadratick upwind differencing. Solution fluid flow problems by using finite volume method: SIMPLE, SIMPLER, SIMPLEC and PISO methods. Grid types and grid generation. Compressible flows. Turbulance models.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Conservation Laws and Boundary Conditions
3rd Week Finite Difference Method
4th Week Numerical Solution of Linear Equation Systems
5th Week Solution of Diffusion Equation by Using Finite Difference Method
6th Week Reynolds Transport Theorem and Finite Volume Method
7th Week Solution of Diffusion Equation by Using Finite Volume Method(FVM)
8th Week Solution of Convection-Diffusion Equation by Using FVM
9th Week Interface Fluxes
10th Week Solution of Incompressible Flow Problems: SIMPLE, SIMPLER
11th Week Solution of Incompressible Flow Problems: SIMPLEC, PIS0
12th Week Compressible Flow Problems
13th Week Turbulance Models
14th Week Types of Grids and Grid Generation Techniques
Recommended or Required ReadingVersteeg, H. K. ve Malalasekera (1995) An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics, Longman;
Patankar, S. (1980) Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, McGraw-Hill.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 2 15
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 14 0.5 7
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 14 1 14
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 1 7
Laboratory (including preparation) 3 3 9
Final exam 1 2.5 2.5
Homework 6 5 30
Quiz 3 0.5 1.5
Total Work Load143
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.76
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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