Computational Fluid Mechanics

Code:

PRODEM100

Acronym:

MFC

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Mechanical Engineering

Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Fluids and Energy Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Mechanical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PRODEM	5	Syllabus since 2009/10	1	-	6	28	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To understand the core concepts of numerical methods commonly used in computational  models in Fluid Mechanics.

Learning outcomes and competences

Competency to develop numerical solutions for simple problems (scalar problems). Ability to use existing computational tools for solving complex problems.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Finite difference method, finite element method, finite volume method. Elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic partial differential equations. Irregular boundaries. Pure diffusion, pure convection, convection/diffusion problems, and wave equations. Steady and unsteady flow. Stability analysis, convergence and accuracy of numerical schemes. Case study analysis and MATLAB programming.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES:

The syllabus deal with numerical methods usually applied in Fluid Mechanics and its characteristics, thus ensuring point "Knowledge" of the Learning Outcomes of the curricular unit. Case study analysis and MATLAB programming guarantee point "Skills and Competencies" of the Learning Outcomes of the curricular unit.

Mandatory literature

Zienkiewicz, O. C., Morgan K. (2006).; Finite elements and approximation. Dover Editions, ISBN: 0486453014.
Versteeg, H. K., Malalasekera, W. (2007); An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Finite Volume Method, 2nd Ed., Prentice-Hall, ISBN: 0131274988.
Zienkiewicz, O.C, Taylor, R.L, Nithiarasu, P. (2005).; The Finite Element Method for Fluid Dynamics, 6th Ed., Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN: 0750663227.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching involves sessions with theoretical presentations and discussions. The student grading will be based on written assignments and a written exam if necessary.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE COHERENCE BETWEEN THE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The written assignments and the discussion of the UC contents allows for an efficient learning experience at this educational level.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	0,00
Total:	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

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