13519 - CFD 1 Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13519
Module Title:CFD 1
  CFD 1
Department: Faculty 3 - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Schmidt, Heiko
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:After successful participation the students are able to understand the basic concepts of numerical flow simulation. In the practicals they learn to apply methods to solve sample problems in computational fluid dynamics.
Contents:The topics covered include:
  • Basic concepts for flows of fluids
  • Basics of Discretization
  • Methodsforsolving large systems of equations
  • Methods for steady and unsteady flows Conservation property
  • flow regimes
  • finite differences
  • finite volume
  • lattice types
  • consistency
  • stability
  • convergence
  • compact differences
  • up wind schemes
  • central schemes
  • implementation of boundary conditions
  • Gaussian processes and variations
  • iterative equationsolver
  • CG-type methods
  • ADI method
  • multigrid method
  • Newton's method
  • time method for unsteady problems
  • Application to convection and diffusion equation
  • pressure correction methods
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Mathematical knowledge (calculus)
  • Basics of Fluid Mechanics
  • Module 11844 Grundlagen der Computersimulation von Strömungen
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • D. Hänel: Mathematische Strömungsmodellierung, Skript
  • Ferziger, J./ Peric, M.: Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics, Springer 1996
Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:

The exam can be in written form or held as an oral exam. 

  • For the written examination: 90 minutes duration
  • For the oral exam mode: 30 - 40 min duration

Until the end of the first three weeks of lectures it will be announced, if the examination will be offered in written or oral form.

Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
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 This module has been approved for the general studies.
Remarks:None
Module Components:
  • VL/Ü CFD 1
  • P CFD 1
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
Phase-out Module: Follow-up Module since: 19.07.2023