Computational Fluid Dynamics I - Course Syllabus

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Course Number: ME305A

Course Title: Computational Fluid Dynamics I

Academic Semester: Spring Academic Year: 2015/ 2016

Semester Start Date: Jan 24, 2016 Semester End Date: May 19, 2016

Class Schedule: MW 10:30-12:00

Classroom Number: TBD

Instructor(s) Name(s): Hong Im

Email: hong.im@kaust.edu.sa
Office Location: Bldg. 5, Room 4221
Office Hours: MW 13:00-14:00
Teaching Assistant name: N/A
Email:

COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM PROGRAM GUIDE

Introduction to floating point arithmetic. Introduction to numerical methods for Euler and
Navier-Stokes equations with emphasis on error analysis, consistency, accuracy and
stability. Modified equation nalysis (dispersion vs. dissipation) and Von Neumann stability
analysis. Finite difference methods, finite volume and spectral element methods. Explicit vs.
implicit time stepping methods. Solution of systems of linear algebraic systems. Higher-order
vs. higher resolution methods.Computation of turbulent flows. Compressible flows with high-
resolution shock-capturing methods (e.g. PPM, MUSCL, WENO). Theory of Riemann
problems and weak solutions for hyperbolic equations.

COMPREHENSIVE COURSE DESCRIPTION

The overarching goal of the course is to learn how to solve the Navier-Stokes and Euler
equations for engineering problems using computational algorithms and programming.
Various numerical solution techniques will be introduced and applied to several course
projects.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Specific objectives may be summarized as:

• To understand mathematical characteristics of partial differential equations.

• To understand basic properties of computational methods – accuracy, stability, consistency

• To learn computational solution techniques for time integration of ordinary differential

equations

• To learn computational solution techniques for various types of partial differential equations

• To learn how to computationally solve Euler and Navier-Stokes equations

• To acquire basic programming and graphic skills to conduct the flow field calculations and
data analysis.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

ME200A/B Fluid Dynamics, AMCS201/202 Applied Mathematics

REFERENCE TEXTS

Lecture Notes (Powerpoint presentation)

Additional Handouts

Recommended Books:

1. Hirsch, C., Numerical Computation of Internal and External Flows, 2nd ed., Butterworth-
Heinemann, 2007, ISBN 9780750665940 (E-Book available).

2. Pletcher, R. H., Tannehill, J. C., Anderson, D., Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat
Tranfer, 3rd ed., CRC Press, 2011, ISBN 9781591690375.

3. Moin, P., Fundamentals of Engineering Numerical Analysis, 2nd ed., Cambridge

University Press, 2010, ISBN 9780521805261 (E-Book available).

4. Ferziger, J. H., Numerical Methods for Engineering Application, 2nd ed., Wiley, 1998.

5. Ferziger, J. H., Peric, M., Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics, 3rd ed., Springer,
2002.

6. LeVeque, R., Numerical Methods for Conservation Laws, Lectures in Mathematics, ETH
Zurich, Birkhauser, 1992.
METHOD OF EVALUATION

Graded content

Homework (30%), Midterm/Final Exams (30%), Projects (40%)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Assignments

Homework: analytical questions reviewing basic lecture material

Projects: programming exercise to solve problems and analyze the results
Exams: in-class closed-book exams to review basic concepts

Course Policies

Homework/projects are expected to be submitted by 5pm on the due date. Late submissions
are only allowed by advance notice at least by 24 hours. Acceptance of extension will be at
instructor’s discretion.

Additional Information

Background needed:

Undergraduate numerical analysis. Graduate-level fluid mechanics. Basic computer

programming language (Matlab, Fortran, C, C++) and graphics skills.

NOTE
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus as necessary.