MES421 Computational Fluid Dynamics

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PR. (ENGLISH)
Code MES421
Name Computational Fluid Dynamics
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. GÖKTÜRK MEMDUH ÖZKAN
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. GÖKTÜRK MEMDUH ÖZKAN (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

Upskill the ability to do flow analysis using Fluent package program

Course Content

Solution of Navier-Stokes equations on various flow volumes using numerical methods

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understanding of the finite volume method
LO02 Solution of the Navier-Stokes equations
LO03 Formation of a proper flow domain with respect to a specific problem and definition of boundary conditions


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 5
PLO02 - Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 5
PLO03 - Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of mechanical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments 0
PLO04 - Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques 4
PLO05 - Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. 4
PLO06 - Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique 3
PLO07 - Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. 3
PLO08 - Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 4
PLO09 - Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. 0
PLO10 - Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 4
PLO11 - Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team 0
PLO12 - Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics and ANSYS-Fluent Course notes
2 Finite Volume Methods Course notes
3 Finite Volume Methods Course notes
4 Generating the 2D flow domain and meshing techniques in ANSYS-Fluent Course notes
5 Solution techniques in ANSYS-Fluent and their application Course notes
6 Modelling the flow through a circular pipe and flow analysis for different Reynolds numbers Course notes
7 Post processing of the data evaluated by ANSYS-Fluent Course notes
8 Mid-Term Exam -
9 Generating the 3D flow domain and meshing techniques in ANSYS-Fluent Course notes
10 Üç boyutlu akış analizi uygulaması Course notes
11 Flow analysis around a circular cylinder with varying Reynolds numbers Course notes
12 Flow analysis around a circular cylinder with varying Reynolds numbers Course notes
13 Flow analysis on an airfoil Course notes
14 Flow analysis on an airfoil Course notes
15 Flow analysis and simplification techniques for complicated flows Course notes
16 Term Exams -
17 Term Exams -


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 4 16
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 130
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,20
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 07.05.2025 01:36