This course gives you an introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and numerical heat transfer (NHT) modelling technology for thermo-fluid related applications. It also gives you a proper background for the intelligent and appropriate use of commercial CFD packages.

This course provides core knowledge of the fundamentals of CFD for engineers, and an introduction to the methods and analysis techniques used in CFD. It also provides an introduction to the use of commercial CFD codes to analyse flow and heat transfer in problems of practical engineering interest. The emphasis of the course is on the use of CFD as a virtual fluid laboratory.

By studying a variety of flow situations, you will develop a better intuition of fluid mechanics more quickly than is possible with traditional analytical approaches. At the end of the course you will understand the process of developing a geometrical model of the flow, applying appropriate boundary conditions, specifying solution parameters, and visualising and analysing the results. Through the course study, you will also become conscious of the limitations of CFD and develop an appreciation for the factors limiting the accuracy of CFD solutions.

This course gives you an introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and numerical heat transfer.

Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level.
This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onwards. See the WAM information web page for more information (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=eyj5c0mo77631).