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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2009 - 2010
This information is provisional and subject to change.

Module Title	Computational Thermo-Fluid Dynamics
Module Code	MM532
School	Mechanical Engineering
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Yann Delaure	Office Number	S385
Level	5	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

The objective of this module is to provide an in-depth introduction to the conventional mathematical modelling methods and numerical techniques used in the various branches of Computational Fluid Dynamics.

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module the student will:1) Have a thorough understanding of conservation laws of thermo-fluid systems2) Be capable of formulating and applying mathematical models to thermo-fluid problems.3) Have an appreciation of the limitations and capabilities of the main models and solution methods of conventional CFD Softwares.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	24
Tutorials	12
Laboratories	27
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	49.5

Total	112.5
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 7.5 credit module load represents approximately 112.5 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Indicative Reading List

Essential:1. Versteeg H.K. and Malalasekera W., An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics The Finite Volume Method. Prentice Hall Pub. 19952. Ferziger J.H. and Peric M. Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics. 3rd Edition, Springer Pub. 2002.Supplementary:1. Fletcher, C.A.J., Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics Vol. I and V. II, 2nd Ed., 1991, Springler Verlag.2. Cengal, Y. and Boles, M.A., Thermodynamic: An Engineering Approach, 1998. McGraw-Hill3. White, F.M., Fluid Mechanics, Published by McGrawHill. 1999.4. Incropera, F.P. and DeWitt, D.P., Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, Published by John Wiley & Sons, 2002.5. Fluent user guides, Fluent Inc. 19996. Gambit modelling guide, Fluent Inc. 1998

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