CFD for Aerospace (FSI-OCF)

Academic year 2020/2021
Supervisor: Ing. Robert Popela, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: LÚ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The aim of course is to familiarize students with theoretical fundamentals of finite volume method for computational fluid dynamics. Also to present industrial standards of CFD tools implementation for external aerodynamics in aerospace industry.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Student will gain knowledge about numerical approach to solution of Navier-Stokes equations, practical implementation of CFD codes, about methodical approach to simulation model preparation and practical solution of concrete particular flows. Also industrial standards for computational fluid dynamics problems simulations is presented.
Prerequisites:
Mathematics (mainly differential and integral calculus), physics (hydrodynamics and thermomechanics, gasdynamics), aerodynamics of low speed flows.
Course contents:
Introduction, historical background. Algorithms of CFD problems solution. Mathematical model - governing equations. Finite difference method and finite volumes method - formulation and theory. Discretization. Numerical solution of systems of algebraic equations. Turbulence modelling, compressible flows and other particular advanced models. Practical guidelines to solutions of engineering problem in area of aerospace external aerodynamics.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures with use of selected particular CFD code.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Participation at seminars and laboratory exercises is obligatory. Participation at lectures is voluntary. Course-unit credits will be awarded only if: - participation at practical exercises is greater than 11 of 14, - homework assignments are correctly elaborated and submitted, - report of laboratory measurement is submitted, - all problems presented at exercises are correctly finished.. Examination comprises written and possible oral parts. The written one consists of 5 test questions and 2 calculations. Each question per 10 points, each calculation per 20 points. At least 45 points is necessary to pass the exam. Oral part is optional in a case of necessity to clarify some answers from written part.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Student have to solve all problems presented at exercises. If presence at exercises is less then 50 % student has to compensate missed exercises individually.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 1 hrs. optionally                  
    Computer-assisted exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture Introduction and historical perspective.
Algorithm of CFD solution.
Mathematical apparatus of CFD.
Finite volume method.
Turbulence modelling.
Discretization.
Numerical solution of algebraic equations system.
Practical approach to simulation - industry perspective.
Parallelization.
Compressible flows.
    Computer-assisted exercise Generation of geometrical model of simulated problem = preprocessing.
Grid generation.
CFD code solution.
Postprocessing - qualitative and quantitative data assessment.
Report.
Literature - fundamental:
1. Anderson, J., D., Computational Fluid Dynamics, McGraw-Hill Education, ISBN-10: 0070016852
2. Tu, J., Yeoh, G., H., Liu, Ch., Computational Fluid Dynamics - A practical approach, Butterworth-Heineman, ISBN 978-0-7506-8563-4
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-LKT-P full-time study STL Aircraft Design -- GCr 4 Compulsory-optional 2 1 S
N-LKT-P full-time study TLT Airtransport and Airport Technology -- GCr 4 Compulsory-optional 2 1 S