MAE 5230 - Intermediate Fluid Dynamics with CFD

Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Enrollment limited to: graduate standing or permission of instructor. Intended for: M.Eng. students who wish to take a fluid dynamics course including implementation of commercial computational fluid dynamics packages. Co-meets with MAE 4230/MAE 4231. Graduate version of MAE 4230. Course includes a 1-credit CFD design project due at the end of the semester. Complements material in MAE 6010 and MAE 6020.

Z.J. Wang.

Builds on the foundation of MAE 3230. The lectures emphasize on the physics and mathematical analysis of the subject. Topics include incompressible flows, compressible flows, and computational fluid dynamics. As an integral part of the course, you will learn numerical method and how to use ANSYS/Fluent to solve flow problems. The students will develop problem-solving skills, through which to cultivate an appreciation for the rich and complex structure of fluids, and appreciation for fundamental ideas in fluid dynamics.

Outcome 1: Course enables students to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

Outcome 2: Course enables students to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

Outcome 3: Course enables students to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

Outcome 4: Course provides students with the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and social context.

Outcome 5: Course enables students to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.