ME469B SPRING 2004

COMPUTATIONAL METHODS 
IN FLUID DYNAMICS USING 
COMMERCIAL CFD CODES

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Syllabus

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a valuable resource in engineering.
Commercial CFD tools can be used to predict performance in a very short 
turn-around time.
The course is an introduction to advanced CFD codes, covering aspects of 
geometry modeling, grid generation, solution strategy, and post-processing. 
In particular, structured and unstructured mesh generation techniques 
and the conversion of CAD entities into CFD-ready models are presented. 
Numerical methods for the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations are 
introduced with emphasis on accuracy evaluation and efficiency. Several 
turbulence closures are readily available in commercial CFD codes; a 
tutorial will be given on basic concepts in turbulence modeling and 
several examples will show the impact of the modeling assumptions. 
The final part of the course deals with the development of customized 
physical models into commercial CFD codes using the User Defined 
Routines and with the use of command files for parametric studies 
and automation.

Lectures

Mon/Wed 1:15-2:45 - Room: Educ 208

Instructor

Gianluca Iaccarino
Center for Turbulence Research, Rm 205
Stanford University
Ph. (650) 723-9599
email: jops@ctr.stanford.edu