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305957 (v.1) ChE 377 Computational Fluid Dynamics
Area: | Department of Chemical Engineering |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302246 (v.2) ChE 221 Fluid Mechanics or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Conservation equations for mass, momentum and heat. A comparison of various numerical techniques for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) - introduction to finite difference and finite element methods. Solution to discretised algebraic equations. Finite volume method for diffusion problems. Finite volume method for convection and diffusion problems - pressure velocity coupling. Construction of geometry and discretisation using Gambit - FLUENT's manuals. Commercial CFD solvers. Turbulence modeling. Implementation of boundary conditions. Introduction to multiphase flow. Customising a commercial CFD solver. Unsteady state simulations. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have attained basic and advanced concepts of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), with specific application illustrated using a commercial CFD code (in this case, FLUENT). |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | FLUENT User's Guide, 2002, On-line (HTML and PDF versions), Lebanon, USA. Ferziger, J. H. and Peric, M., 1999, 'Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics', Springer, Berlin. Ranade, V., 2002, 'Computational Flow Modelling for Chemical Reactor Engineering', Academic Press, New York. Kuipers, J. A. M. and van Swaaj, J., 1998, 'Computational Fluid Dynamics Applied to Chemical Reaction Engineering', Advances in Chemical Engineering, 24: 227-328. Krishna, R., 1994 'A Systematic Approach to Multiphase Reactor Simulation', Advances in Chemical Engineering, 19: 201-250. |
Unit Texts: | Versteeg, H. K. and Malalasekera, W., 1995, 'An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics. The Finite Volume Method', Longman Publishers, Essex |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 20%, Quiz 30%, Final examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 30301 Chemical Engineering | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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