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Computational Fluid Dynamics (ENGR90024)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Research Fellow Joe Berry
Email: berryj@unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject provides presents fundamental numerical techniques relevant to the simulation of fluid flow and heat/mass transfer. It will give students an understanding of common numerical methods operating “under the hood” in Computational Fluid Dynamics software, and will provide students with an introductory basis for writing computer code to implement such numerical procedures.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Ordinary Differential Equations: explicit and implicit methods, stability, systems of ODEs, boundary value problems, MATLAB. Partial Differential Equations: overview, types of equations, boundary conditions, convection-diffusion equations, differencing schemes, finite volume method, stability - von Neumann analysis, error analysis - dispersion, diffusion errors, solving Laplace and Poisson equations, methods for solving Navier-Stokes equations. OpenFoam: fundamentals of OpenFoam - examples, solving simple 2D problems, Laplace and Poisson equations with OpenFoam, solving complex 2D fluid flow problems. C and C++ programming.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Formulate strategies for the solution of engineering problems by applying the differential equations governing fluid flow, heat transfer and mass transport
- Solve these equations numerically using appropriate methods and a computer
- Solve engineering problems using a computational fluid dynamics software package
Generic skills
- In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
- Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
ONE OF:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENGR30002 | Fluid Mechanics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MCEN30018 | Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
(Prior to 2012, ENGR30001 Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics)
and ONE OF:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20030 | Differential Equations | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Workshop attendance throughout the teaching period of the semester. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 3 are addressed in this assessment. | Throughout the teaching period | 5% |
Assignment 1, written report, working in teams of two. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 4 to Week 7 | 15% |
Assignment 2, written report, working in teams of two. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 8 to Week 12 | 20% |
End-of-semester Exam (Closed-book). Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| End of semester | 60% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Joe Berry Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x 1- hour lectures + 1 x 2-hour workshop per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Research Fellow Joe Berry
Email: berryj@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated 200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures and workshops. Students will also complete two assignments which will reinforce the material covered in lectures.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students will have access to lecture material, computing resources, and Computational Fluid Dynamics software. The subject LMS site also contains example MATLAB and C computer code, and worked solutions, relevant to the workshops.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
One assignment will involve the use of the Computational Fluid Dynamics software in an engineering context.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Specialisation (formal) Chemical Specialisation (formal) Biochemical Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Mechanical - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022