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MAKL5773Software Applications in Fluid Dynamics3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseSecond Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face, Practical
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Yücel ÖZMEN
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To teach theoretical knowledge and practical application ability for realization of solutions for various fluid flow and heat transfer problems encountered in engineering with a computational fluid dynamics code.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : define the problems for various fluid flow and heat transfer situations theoretically.1,2,3,43,
PO - 2 : design the problem geometries, generate suitable grid, apply boundary conditions.1,2,3,43,
PO - 3 : choose the solution methods.1,2,3,43,
PO - 4 : solve the fluid flow and heat transfer problems with FLUENT code.1,2,3,43,
PO - 5 : interpret the results of the solved problems.1,2,3,43,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Computational fluid dynamics. Governing equations. The application of finite volume method to fluid mechanics and heat transfer equations. Diffusion, convection and source terms in equations. Grid generation. Boundary conditions. Properties of turbulent flows. Turbulent models. Spalart-Almaras turbulent model, k-ε turbulent model, k-ω turbulent model. FLUENT commercial package. How does FLUENT work, FLUENT co-working programs. Solution of some engineering problems with FLUENT: 2D, 3D heat conduction, forced convection in ducts, impinging jet flows, cooling of electronic equipments. Flow and heat transfer problems with following parameters: 2D/3D, laminar/turbulent, time dependent /steady state, Cartesian coordinate/cylindrical coordinate.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to computational fluid dynamics.
 Week 2Governing equations.
 Week 3Information about GAMBIT.
 Week 4Grid generation. Boundary conditions.
 Week 5Properties of turbulent flows.
 Week 6Turbulence models. Spalart-almaras, k-epsilon, k-omega
 Week 7FLUENT commerical package.
 Week 8Solution of some engineering problems with FLUENT.
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Defining of project subjects.
 Week 11Modelling of 2D flow problems.
 Week 12Modelling of 2D heat transfer problems.
 Week 13Time dependent flow and heat transfer problems.
 Week 14Anaysis of 3D flow and heat transfer problems.
 Week 15Advanced turbulence models. Large Eddy Simulation (LES), Deteched Eddy Simulaton (DES).
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Versteeg, H. K. and Malalasekera, W. 1995; An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics, Longman.
2Fluent 6.1. User Guides 2003.
 
Recommended Reading
1Patankar, S.V. 1980; Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid flow, McGraw-Hill.
2Shaw, C.T. 1992; Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, Prentice Hall.
3Roache, P.J. 1998; Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics, Hermosa.
4Wendt, J.F. 1996; Computational Fluid Dynamics, An Introduction, Springer.
5Hoffmann, K.A. 1989; Computational Fluid Dynamics for Engineer, EES.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 22/11/2021 2 30
Project 13 13/12/2021 20
End-of-term exam 16 17/01/2022 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Sınıf dışı çalışma 10 14 140
Arasınav için hazırlık 10 1 10
Proje 11 5 55
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 10 2 20
Total work load225