MECH ENG 4111 - CFD for Engineering Applications
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MECH ENG 4111 Course CFD for Engineering Applications Coordinating Unit School of Mechanical Engineering Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge MECH ENG 2021, MECH ENG 3102, MECH ENG 3101 Assessment Online Quizzes, Assignments, CFD Project, Final exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Zhao Tian
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
1 Understand and be able to numerically solve the governing equations for fluid flows 2 Understand and apply finite difference and finite volume methods to fluid flow problems 3 Understand different mesh types, mesh quality and mesh sizes 4 Understand how to conduct a grid-convergence assessment 5 Understand and apply turbulence models to engineering fluid flow problems 6 Understand the issues about two-phase flow modelling and be able to numerically solve heat transfer problems 7 Use CFD software such as ANSYS/CFX to an acceptable standard for a graduate engineer. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-9 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2-9 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
9 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2-9 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Tu, J., Yeo, G.H. and Liu C. (2013), Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Approach, second edition Butterworth-Heinemann (an imprint for Elsevier).The first edition is ok but the second and third editions are preferred.
Recommended Resources
Ferziger, J.H and Peric, M. (1997) Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics, Springer-Verlag, Berlin.
Online Learning
This course will make heavy use of the resources placed on myUni by the Instructors. Please make sure you check the course myUni page at least weekly.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures supported by tutorials and workshops in the CATSuite.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
In addition to the lectures and tutorials, you are expected to spend approximately 8-10 hours a week studying for this course.
Learning Activities Summary
Week Session 1 (2hrs) Session 2 (2 hrs) 1 Introduction to CFD TBA 2 Formulation of Flow Problems TBA 3 Mesh generation and boundary conditions TBA 4 Navier-Stokes equations and discretisation TBA 5 Numercial methods and pressure-velocity scheme 1 TBA 6 Numercial methods and pressure-velocity scheme 2 TBA 7 CFD assignment questions TBA 8 CFD solution analysis and validation/verification TBA 9 Turbulence modelling TBA 10 Heat transfer and two phase flow modelling TBA 11 Invited seminar (guest lecture) TBA 12 Revision TBA -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
In order be successful in this course, the students will participate in these assessment exercises:
Assessment Task Weighting % Individual/Group Due date Learning objectives Assignment 5 Individual Week 8 or 9 1. 2. 6. 9. Online Quizzes 10 Individual Weeks 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12 1. 2. 3. 5. 7. Project 20 Group Week 11 or 12 4. 5. 9. Exam 65 Individual Exam period 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8.
Assessment Related Requirements
Students must achieve a mark greater than 49% to pass.
Assessment Detail
There are a total of seven online quizzes in this course, and each quiz consists of about 7-10 multiple-choice questions. Students are required to independently complete these quizzes. The questions in each quiz are based on the week's lecture content, which aims to enhance students' comprehension of the course material. The answers to the questions are provided to students after they have completed the online quizzes. Some questions are discussed in the lectures.
The written assignment focuses on numerical methods and quality checks for CFD results. It includes short answer questions covering topics such as the derivation of high-order schemes, derivation of governing equations, mesh independence testing, etc. Some questions and their solutions are discussed in the lectures, providing students with further guidance.
The CFD project aims to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the fundamentals and use of CFD software and introduce them to numerous applications within the software. Students are allowed to freely determine any topic of interest for the project. The CFD project is a group project so that students can also develop their teamwork skills.
The final exam is an open-book exam that is to assess the student’s knowledge and understanding of the whole CFD course.Submission
Submit assignment solutions, online quizzes answers and CFD report online.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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