| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Learning the fundamentals of computational fluid Dynamics
- Solving diffusion-type problems with numerical methods
- Solving Convection-diffusion type problems with numerical methods
- Using CFD software
- Understanding the nature of turbulence and turbulence models
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | Yes(ME307) |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | Numerical Analysis, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics |
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| Course Description | Application 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. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction |
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2nd Week |
Conservation Laws and Boundary Conditions |
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3rd Week |
Finite Difference Method |
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4th Week |
Numerical Solution of Linear Equation Systems |
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5th Week |
Solution of Diffusion Equation by Using Finite Difference Method |
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6th Week |
Reynolds Transport Theorem and Finite Volume Method |
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7th Week |
Solution of Diffusion Equation by Using Finite Volume Method(FVM) |
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8th Week |
Solution of Convection-Diffusion Equation by Using FVM |
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9th Week |
Interface Fluxes |
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10th Week |
Solution of Incompressible Flow Problems: SIMPLE, SIMPLER |
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11th Week |
Solution of Incompressible Flow Problems: SIMPLEC, PIS0 |
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12th Week |
Compressible Flow Problems |
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13th Week |
Turbulance Models |
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14th Week |
Types of Grids and Grid Generation Techniques |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Versteeg, H. K. ve Malalasekera (1995) An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics, Longman;
Patankar, S. (1980) Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, McGraw-Hill. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Presentation
- Practice
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Assignment |
2 |
15 |
| Attendance |
1 |
5 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| 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 Load | 143 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.76 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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