Computational Fluid Dynamics needs a thorough understanding of fluid flow and heat transfer. Understanding of fundamentals plays a crucial role in problem definition and interpretation of the results. Initial few months will be devoted to lay the foundation stones. Once the fundamentals are firm, advance topics will be covered along with training on commercial software packages. The course is structured to cater to the industrial requirements. The course syllabus is formulated by considering industrial needs and inputs from various working professionals and IIT faculty.  

Program Structure

The curriculum is distributed in five levels, viz. foundation, core, advanced topics, industry specific training and product specific training.

The training program consists of a number of conventional lectures which includes fundamental, core and advanced topics. This includes industry specific modules to give hands-on experience to students on specific industry problems. This also includes product specific modules so that the students will get experience on widely used software packages in industry. To bridge the gap between theory and practice, students will undertake a project at the end of the course.

Syllabus

Linux Operating Systems

The Basics of Linux OS, Frequently used Linux commands, File system, Network services, Basic shell scripting, Compiling source codes in Linux environment, Using different software in Linux environment.

C Programming

Introductory concepts, Data types, Writing simple C programs, Operators and expressions, Data inputs and output, Control flow, Functions and program structure, Pointers and arrays, Structures.

Mathematics

Vector calculus, Vector algebra, Linear and non-linear equations, Ordinary differential equations, Partial differential equations, Numerical methods for solving PDE's.

Fluid Dynamics

Concept of continuum, streamline, streakline and pathlines, Pressure distribution in fluids, Reynolds transport theorem, Integral form of conservation equations, Differential form of conservation equations, Viscous and inviscid flows, Laminar and turbulent flows, Euler and Navier Stokes equations, External and internal flows, Compressible and incompressible flow, Properties of supersonic and subsonic flows, Flow characteristics over various bodies, Non-dimensional analysis.

Geometric Modeling

Geometric transformations, File formats and translators, Parametric representation of curves and surfaces, Fundamentals of CAGD, Concept of topology, Surface modeling, Faceted models, Solid modeling.

CAD Repair for Meshing

Creation of water tight geometry, Faceted Boolean operations, Dependent and independent CAD errors, Healing the geometry using surface knitting, Surface projection methods.

Structured Grid Generation

Linear interpolations, Transfinite interpolations, Laplace grid generation, Poisson grid generation, Quadtree and Octree based methods, Map and submap, Sweeping, Surface grid generation, Mono block, multi block, hierarchical multi block, Moving and sliding multiblock, Grid clustering and grid enhancement, CGNS multi block format and structure.

Unstructured Grid Generation

Basic theory of unstructured grid generation, advancing front, Delaunay triangulation and various point insertion methods, Unstructured quad and hex generation, grid based methods, Concept of medial axis and medial surface, various elements in unstructured grids, Surface mesh generation, Surface mesh repair, Volume grid generation, Volume mesh improvement, mesh smoothing algorithms, grid clustering and quality checks for volume mesh.

Adaptive, Moving and Hybrid Grids

Need for adaptive and moving grids, Tet, pyramid, prism, and hex grids, using various elements in combination, Meshing complex geometry, and Application and example problems.

Introduction to CFD

Philosophy of CFD, Governing equations of fluid dynamics and their physical meaning, Mathematical behavior of governing equations and the impact on CFD simulations, Simple CFD techniques and CFL condition, Numerical solutions of Quasi-One-Dimensional nozzle flow and comparing the results with CFD results.

Numerical Methods in CFD

Finite Difference, Finite Volume, and Finite Element, Upwind and downwind schemes, Simple and Simpler schemes, Higher order methods, Implicit and explicit methods, Steady and transient solutions.

Numerical Methods in Heat Transfer

1D heat conduction, 1D conduction-convection, 2D convection on simple and complex domains, TSE method,  IOCV method, Accuracy, consistency, stability and convergence, Boundary conditions.

Turbulence Modeling

Introduction and background, Algebraic models, One equation models, Two equation models, Near wall treatment, Reynolds stress models, Eddy viscosity models (EVM), Nonlinear eddy viscosity models, LES, RANS, and, hybrids, Direct numerical simulation (DNS). 

Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT)

Introduction to CHT, Fluid boundary conditions, CHT solid boundary conditions, CHT interface conditions, many to one CHT interface conditions, linear solver. 

Combustion Modeling

Introduction to combustion modeling, Flamelet models, Laminar flamelet model for non-premixed combustion, Laminar flamelet model for premixed combustion, Laminar flamelet model for partially premixed combustion, Laminar 1D model flames, Multi-step eddy dissipation model, Discrete phase models, Radiation models, Pollutant models, Combustion modeling case studies, Combustion modeling strategies.

Multiphase Modeling

Fundamentals of multiphase flows, Eulerian-Lagrangian (ELAG) approach, Eulerian-Eulerian (E2P) approach, Volume Of Fraction (VOF) approach, Solving example problems.

Chemical Fluid Mixing Simulation

Stirred tank modeling using the actual impeller geometry, Rotating frame model, The MRF Model, Sliding mesh model, Snapshot model, Evaluating Mixing from Flow Field Results, Industrial Examples.

Turbo machinery

Introduction to turbo machinery terminology, Quasi-Steady Rotor-Stator Interaction, CFD study of rotor-stator interactions, CFD simulation of turbo machinery components, Industrial Examples.

Parallel and Distributed Computing

Introduction to the basic terminologies, Types of parallel computers, measuring parallel performance, Solving sample problems using parallel or distributing computing.

Aerospace Simulation

Introduction to various terminologies in aerodynamics, Computations of C_d, C_l, for 2D aerofoil, Flow simulation on aerofoil at various angles of attack, Supersonic and subsonic flow simulations, Lift, drag prediction on an aero plane, rockets and missiles, solving example problems.

Automobile Simulation

Introduction to various terminologies in automobile simulations, CFD analysis on Ahmed body, Transient and steady state analysis, Under hood thermal analysis, External flow, HVAC of car for passenger comfort.

Post-Processing of CFD results

Contour plots, vector plots, and scatter plots, Shaded and transparent surfaces, Particle trajectories and path line trajectories, Animations and movies, Exploration and analysis of data, Data management.

Geometric modeling packages

SolidWorks

Commercial pre-processing packages

ICEM CFD, Gambit, TGrid, GridZ

Commercial solver and post-processing packages

ANSYS FLUENT, ANSYS CFX, and CFD Expert

Validation of CFD results

Building confidence in CFD results, accuracy of CFD results, validate CFD results, improving the accuracy of CFD results, validating CFD results for complex problems.

CFD Project Management

CFD project planning, Defining objectives, Resource management, Geometry building, Grid generation, Using proper models, Boundary conditions, Post-processing, Validation of results.