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BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE, PILANI

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAMMES

Digital Learning

Part A: Content Design

Course Title COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS

Course No(s) DE ZG515

Credit Units 5

(32 Hours of Class-room Instruction + 32 Hours of Case-


Credit Model studies/Tutorials/Laboratories + 64 Hours of Student
Preparation)

Course Author

Version No

Date
Course Description

Philosophy of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD); governing equations of fluid dynamics;


mathematical behavior of partial differential equations and their impact on CFD; basic aspects
of discretization; grid generation; CFD techniques and their applications in solving one-
dimensional nozzle flow, incompressible coquette flow and supersonic flow over flat plate;
advanced topics in CFD

Course Objectives:

No Course Objectives

CO1
This course is intended to develop the skill of solving fluid flow, heat transfer, mass
transfer and related phenomena numerically.

CO2
This course starts with a discussion on mathematical behaviour and physical meaning
of governing equations of fluid dynamics. Then it covers different discretization methods
and grid generation techniques.

CO3
Finally, students will learn different/Mislaneous CFD techniques and they will apply
these techniques for solving simple problems.

CO4 As a part of this course, students will also solve real-life/Engineering problems by using
commercial/Open source CFD package.

Teaching Methodology

The pedagogy for this course consists of class-room instruction explaining formal methods and
techniques of CFD. It aims at people who are reading this course first time. However
mathematical level and the prior background in fluid dynamics/mechanics of under graduate
level is assumed in before start of this course.

Text Books

T1 T1: J. D. Anderson, Computational Fluid Dynamics, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1995, 6th ed.

Reference Books & other Resources

P. Niyogi, S. K. Chakrabartty, and M. K. Laha, Introduction to Computational Fluid


R1
Dynamics, Pearson, 2006.

R2 S. V. Patankar, Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, Hemisphere Pub, 1980.

D. A. Anderson and others, Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer,


R3
Hemisphere Pub, 1984
R4 A. W. Date, Introduction to computational fluid dynamics, Cambridge, 2005.
K Muralidhar and T. Sundararajan, Computational Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer,
R5:
Narosa (1995).

Modular Content Structure

. M1 Introduction, Fluid dynamics Governing Equations and Differential Equations

1.1 Philosophy of Computational Fluid Dynamics


1.1.1 Computational Fluid Dynamics: Why?
1.1.2 Computational Fluid Dynamics as a Research Tool.
1.1.3 Computational Fluid Dynamics as a Design Tool
1.1.4 The Impact of Computational Fluid Dynamics.
1.1.5 Applications, Computational Fluid Dynamics

1.2 The Governing Equations of Fluid Dynamics: Their Derivation, a Discussion of Their
Physical Meaning, and a Presentation of Forms Particularly Suitable to CFD
Particularly Suitable to CFD
1.2.2 Introduction Models of the Flow
1.2.3 Finite Control Volume
1.2.4 Infinitesimal Fluid Element
1.2.5 The Substantial Derivative
1.2.6 The Divergence of the Velocity: Its Physical Meaning
1.2.7 The Continuity Equation
1.2.8 The Momentum Equation
1.2.9 The Energy Equation
1.2.10 Summary of the Governing Equations for Fluid Dynamics.

1.3 Mathematical Behaviour of Partial Differential Equations: The Impact on CFD


1.3.1 Introduction
1.3.2 Classification of Quasi-Linear Partial Differential Equations
1.3.3 General Method of Determining the Classification of Partial Differential Equations:
The Eigen value Method
1.3.4 General Behaviour of the Different Classes of Partial Differential Equations:
Impact on Physical and Computational Fluid Dynamics,
1.3.5 Hyperbolic Equations,
1.3.6 Parabolic Equations,
1.3.7 Elliptic Equations
1.3.8 The Supersonic Blunt Body

M2 Discretization and Transformation of Grids


2.1 Basic Aspects of Discretization
2.1.1 Introduction
2.1.2 Introduction to Finite Differences
2.1.3 Difference Equations, Explicit and Implicit Approaches: Definitions and Contrasts
2.1.4 Errors and an Analysis of Stability
2.1.5 Stability Analysis: A Broader Perspective

2.2 Grids with Appropriate Transformations


2.2.1 General Transformation of the Equations
2.2.2 Metrics and Jacobians
2.2.3 Form of the Governing Equations Particularly Suited for CFD Revisited
M3 Mislaneous CFD Techniques
3.1. Some Simple CFD Techniques: A Beginning Introduction
3.1.1 The Lax-Wendroff Technique
3.1.2 McCormack's Technique,
3.1.3 Conservation Form and Space Marching
3.1.4 The Relaxation Technique and Its Use with Low-Speed In viscid Flow
3.1.5 Aspects of Numerical Dissipation and Dispersion
3.1.6 Artificial Viscosity
3.1.7 The Alternating-Direction-Implicit (ADI) Technique
3.1.8 The Pressure Correction Technique
3.1.9 Application, Computer Graphic Techniques Used in CFD

M4 Applications Using Governing Equations


4.1 Numerical Solutions of Quasi-One-Dimensional Nozzle Flows
4.1.1 Introduction to the Physical Problem: Subsonic-Supersonic
4.1.2 Isentropic Flow
4.1.3 CFD Solution of Subsonic-Supersonic Isentropic Nozzle Flow: McCormack's
Technique.

4.2 Incompressible Couette Flow:


4.2.1 Numerical Solutions by Means of an Implicit Method and the Pressure correction
Method
4.2.2 The Physical Problem and Its Exact Analytical Solution
4.2.3 The Numerical Approach:
4.2.4 Implicit Crank-Nicholson Technique
4.3.5 The Pressure Correction Method

4.3 Supersonic Flow over a Flat Plate:


4.3.1 Numerical Solution by Solving the Complete Navier-Stokes Equations
4.3.2 The Physical Problem
4.3.3 The Numerical Approach: Explicit Finite-Difference
4.3.4 Solution of the Two-Dimensional Complete Navier-Stokes Equations: Equations
The Governing Flow Equations
4.3.5 The Setup
4.3.6 The Finite-Difference Equations
4.3.7 Calculation of Step Sizes in Space and Time
4.3.8 Initial and Boundary Conditions

M5 Future Scope
5.1 Future of CFD
5.1.1. The Importance of CFD Revisited
5.1.2 Computer Graphics in CFD
5.1.3 The Future of CFD: Enhancing the Design Process

Experimental/Software/Problem formulation learning components

CS #
Topic EXPLORE/STUDY/DISCUSSION
Lecture
Introduction to
1 Commercial CFD Codes : Pre-processor, Solver and Post-processor
Ansys-Fluent/ Flow vision
General and Introductory
2 Examples
Tutorials
Advanced Tutorials/CFD
3 Examples
Examples

Learning Outcomes : Students will be able to

LO1 Define the principles and theory of governing equations involved in computation fluid
dynamics

L02 Distinguish behaviour of differential equations in solving CFD

L03 Acquire concept of Discretization and Transformation of Grids used in CFD

LO4 Employ different CFD techniques to real world applications

LO5 Solve various fluid flow problems in engineering using Commercial software and or
open source software
Part B: Course Handout

Academic Term First Semester 2018-2019

Course Title COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS

Course No DE ZG515

Lead Instructor SS YADAV

Session Schedule

(Each Contact Session is of 1.5 Hours duration)

CS # MODULES /
SESSION TOPIC REF
Lecture (Sub-Topics)
1 Philosophy of Computational Fluid Chap 1 TB
Dynamics
The Governing Equations of Fluid TB
Dynamics: Their Derivation, a Discussion
2, 3 Chap 2
of Their Physical Meaning, and a
Presentation of Forms Particularly Suitable
to CFD
TB
Mathematical Behaviour of Partial Chap 3
4,5
Differential Equations: The Impact on CFD
6,7 Basic Aspects of Discretization Chap 4 TB
8 Grids with Appropriate Transformations Chap 5 TB
Some Simple CFD Techniques: A Chap 6 TB
9,10
Beginning Introduction
11,1 Numerical Solutions of Quasi-One- Chap 7 TB
2 Dimensional Nozzle Flows
Incompressible Couette Flow: Numerical TB
13,1 Chap 9
Solutions by Means of an Implicit Method
4
and the Pressure correction Method
Supersonic Flow over a Flat Plate: TB
15,1 Numerical Chap 10
6 Solution by Solving the Complete Navier-
Stokes Equations
10. 17 Future of CFD Chap 12 TB
11. 18 Revision
Assignments

 Assignment Topics are based on practical problems experienced.


 Assignments/Projects are take-home and will be announced during first two
weeks of starting semester and deadline will be announced in class.
 Each Assignment has to followed by Presentation/Report in connection with
problem given.
 Students has to spend few hours weekly in research, discussion and
preparation of the Assignment/Project/report and presentation.

Evaluation Scheme

Evaluation Name Type Weight Duration Schedule


Component

EC - 1 Assignments Individual and 10% 2 Weeks September 10 –


Take-home 20, 2018

Lab -1 Online 10% 1 Week October 20 – 30,


2018

Lab -2 Online 10% 1 Week November 10 –


20, 2018

EC - 2 Mid-Semester Closed Book 30% 2 Hrs 29/09/2018


Examination (AN)
2 PM – 4 PM

EC - 3 End-Semester Open Book 40% 3 Hrs 24/11/2018


Examination (AN)
2 PM – 5 PM

# Closed Book No reference material of any kind will be permitted inside the exam hall.

# Open Book: Any type of mode is allowed.

# Plagiarism of any kind is not allowed in reports/presentations.

Note:
 It shall be the responsibility of the individual student to be regular in maintaining the
self study schedule as given in the course handout, attend the online/on demand
lectures as per details that would be put up in the BITS eLearn (Taxila) website
elearn.bits-pilani.ac.in and take all the prescribed components of the evaluation such
as Assignments/Quizes, Mid Semester and End Semester Examination according to
the Evaluation Scheme given in the respective Course Handout.
 If the student is unable to appear for the Regular Examination due to genuine
exigencies, the student must refer to the procedure for applying for Make-up
Examination, which will be available through the Important Information link on the e
Learn website on the date of the Regular Examination. The Make-up Tests/Exams will
be conducted only at selected exam centre's on the dates to be announced later.

Instructor-in-Charge

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