MECHENG 5539
Transcript Abbreviation:
CFD-CHT
Course Description:
Introduces basic concepts in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Computational Heat Transfer (CHT), teaches thermo-fluid analysis of engineering systems, and enhances understanding of fluid flow and heat transfer.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3501 or 3502 (502), and 3503 or 3504 (504). Prereq or concur: 4510 (510), or Grad standing in MechEng.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Introduce students to the basics of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and computational heat transfer (CHT).
Train students to perform thermo-fluid analysis of engineering systems using CFD/CHT tools.
Enhance understanding of thermal-fluid phenomena through numerical simulations.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation laws for mass, momentum, and energy | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Review of control-volume analysis of mass, momentum, and energy | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Software (Fluent™) usage, covering basic software modules, geometry and mesh generation, problem setup, post processing, and discussion of solution strategy | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Application: Internal flows—laminar and turbulent, including flow in pipes, and flow inside buildings | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Application: External flows—laminar and turbulent, including flow over a sphere, e.g., baseball, and flow over airfoil and wedge | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Application: Conduction including conjugate heat transfer, including analysis of a multi-layered furnace wall, and analysis of a quenching problem | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Application: Convection—laminar and turbulent, including analysis of a fin, cooling of an electronic chip, and air-flow patterns in buildings (with natural convection) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Application: Radiation in Enclosures, including radiation transport through a double-pane glass window, and radiation analysis in a chemical vapor deposition reactor | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework (not requiring computer usage) | 10% |
| Examinations (1 mid-term, 1 final) | 40% |
| Projects (requiring computer usage) | 50% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fluent and FlowLab User Manual | Fluent/Ansys Inc. |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
Embedded Literacies Info
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Additional Notes or Comments
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