Advanced Thermal Fluid Sciences and CFD
About
This module builds on students knowledge of fluid mechanics and heat transfer and introduces computational modelling for fluid mechanics, using commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software.
On completing this module, students will have the knowledge and skills to investigate external flow and heat transfer problems and to construct and analyse basic CFD models.
Successful students will be able to:
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the principles of Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
- Apply sound engineering science and mathematics problem solving skills to intermediate and advanced problems in fluid mechanics and heat transfer
- Apply effective modelling techniques using commercial Computational Fluid Mechanics software to solve fluid mechanics problems
- Demonstrate understanding of the basic process of CFD modelling and its limitations
Content covered includes:
Fluid Mechanics:
- External Flow
- Boundary Layers
- Lift and Drag effects
- Turbulence
Heat Transfer:
- Steady State Conduction:
- Free and Forced Convection
- Radiation
- Thermal Resistance Concept
- Heat Exchangers
- CFD Modelling
Basics of CFD modelling:
- Geometry, Meshing, Modeling, Pre and Post processing
- Use of commercial CFD packages
Term dates
Course start date: 23 September 2024
This module will be taught during Semester one 2024.
Attendance
48 hours of in-person classes. 2 hours per week lecture / tutorial for 12 weeks and 3 hours per week computer classes for the first 8 weeks
Location
This course is delivered on the Belfast campus.
Teaching and Assessment
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer will be taught in lectures and seminars.
Lectures are used to introduce and explain the theoretical aspects of the subject. Seminars are used to demonstrate and facilitate problem solving and analytical methods used. Both lectures and seminars include active learning activities.
CFD modelling will be taught in a computer lab environment. Demonstration and explanation from the tutor will be practiced by students using commercial CFD modelling software
50% coursework
50% exam
Modules
This is a 15 credit module short course - see the about section for details of content.
Entry Requirements
An Honours or non-Honours degree, HND or postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline.
GCSE maths- minimum grade C.
Eligibility
Places are limited and open to applicants who:
- are over 18 years of age;
- are eligible to work in Northern Ireland;
- are ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland, and has been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years; or
- are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.
- meet the course specific entry requirements. See course pages for requirements.
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements