Computational Fluid Dynamics Fundamentals Course
Why take this course?
🚀 Computational Fluid Dynamics Fundamentals with Dr. Aidan Wimshurst 🌬️💦
Course Headline:
Dive into the First Principles of CFD!
Course Description:
Welcome to "Computational Fluid Dynamics Fundamentals," the ultimate online course designed for anyone eager to unlock the secrets of fluid dynamics through the power of computation. Whether you're a student, a researcher, or an engineer looking to expand your skillset or understand the intricacies of CFD, this course will take you from zero to hero in computational fluid dynamics.
Why Take This Course?
- No Prior Experience Required: Start from the ground up without needing any pre-existing knowledge of CFD!
- Hands-On Learning: Engage with practical exercises using Excel sheets and Python source code.
- Real-World Applications: Explore how CFD is applied in various fields such as weather prediction, aircraft design, and turbomachinery analysis.
- No Special Software Needed: This course doesn't rely on any specific CFD software like ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, Star CCM, etc. You can follow along with the tools provided.
What You Will Learn:
- 📚 The Fundamentals of CFD: Gain a solid understanding of the mathematical models and numerical methods that form the backbone of computational fluid dynamics.
- 🤖 Understanding Upwind Differencing: Discover how to apply upwind differencing schemes effectively in your CFD problems.
- 🔎 Peclet Number and Mesh Resolution: Learn the significance of the Peclet number and mesh resolution in solving fluid flow problems accurately.
- 📊 Practical Computational Techniques: Work through practical exercises using Excel to solve CFD problems, and understand the underlying Python source code used for computations.
- 🧬 Real-World Problems and Case Studies: Apply your newfound knowledge to real-world scenarios, from predicting weather patterns to optimizing aircraft performance.
By the End of the Course, You Will Be Able To:
- ✅ Understand and apply the fundamental concepts of CFD in a variety of contexts.
- ✅ Perform your own CFD simulations using basic tools like Excel and Python.
- ✅ Make informed decisions about mesh resolution and upwind differencing to improve simulation accuracy.
- ✅ Gain insights into the importance of the Peclet number in scaling problems.
- ✅ Confidently tackle fluid dynamics problems with a computational approach.
Join us on this exciting journey into the world of Computational Fluid Dynamics, and transform the way you approach fluid flow analysis. Enroll now to embark on your CFD adventure with Dr. Aidan Wimshurst, an expert in the field, as your guide! 🌟
Course Outline:
- Introduction to CFD: What is Computational Fluid Dynamics and why is it important?
- Governing Equations: The Navier-Stokes equations and how they model fluid flow.
- Discretization Techniques: Understanding discretization schemes and their impact on solutions.
- Numerical Methods: Exploring the methods used to solve the discretized equations.
- Mesh Generation and Mesh Quality: Learning about mesh resolution, topology, and how it affects simulation accuracy.
- Boundary Conditions and Initial Conditions: Setting up the necessary conditions for a successful CFD simulation.
- Validation and Verification: Ensuring your results are accurate through validation and verification techniques.
- Advanced Topics: Diving into advanced concepts such as turbulence modeling and multiphase flows.
- Final Project: Apply all the concepts learned to a final project, solving a complex fluid dynamics problem using Excel and Python.
Don't miss this opportunity to master Computational Fluid Dynamics with one of the leading experts in the field. Enroll today and take your first step into the fascinating world of CFD! 💫
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