CFD Course Overview Winter 2024/25
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What is the primary focus of the course mentioned?

  • Basics of fluid dynamics and numerics (correct)
  • Experimental fluid dynamics
  • Advanced fluid mechanics theories
  • Optimization of fluid flow

    • What equations are emphasized in the course related to fluid dynamics?

  • Stokes equations
  • Navier-Stokes equations (correct)
  • Euler equations
  • Bernoulli's equations

    • What is the minimum points required for a positive grade in this course?

  • 100 points
  • 200 points
  • 150 points
  • 201 points (correct)

    • How many Moodle tests are included in the assessment?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of turbulence is likely to be covered in this course?

    <p>Characteristics and modeling of turbulence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of examples will students work on during the practical component?

    <p>Computational simulations and real-world applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a part of the course content?

    <p>Basics of thermodynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method used for solutions in computational fluid dynamics?

    <p>Discretization and numerical solution methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scientists contributed to the foundational work of fluid dynamics in the 18th century?

    <p>Lagrange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Navier-Stokes equation primarily describe?

    <p>Fluid flow and dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these scientists is NOT recognized for their contributions to fluid dynamics?

    <p>Charles Babbage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of turbulence studies within fluid dynamics?

    <p>Understanding chaotic fluid behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following developments occurred in fluid dynamics after the 16th century?

    <p>Development of theoretical mechanics to explain fluid flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of analysis is part of the introductory example of battery performance?

    <p>Thermal analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant concept in fluid dynamics did Pascal develop?

    <p>The concept of pressure in liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant limitation in fluid dynamics before the 16th century?

    <p>Lack of theoretical principles for fluid behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Navier-Stokes equations describe in fluid mechanics?

    <p>The basic equations governing fluid motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In fluid dynamics, what does the continuity equation ensure?

    <p>Balance of all fluxes within a control volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the momentum equation in fluid dynamics?

    <p>It involves both pressure and viscous forces acting on the fluid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of a control volume in fluid dynamics?

    <p>A control volume is a fixed area in space used for analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physicist contributed to the formulation of the Navier-Stokes equations in 1827?

    <p>Claude Louis Marie Henri Navier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does the term 'flux' refer to in fluid dynamics?

    <p>The rate of flow of fluid through a surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the symbol $ au$ typically represent in fluid dynamics equations?

    <p>Viscous stress in the fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'viscosity' refer to in the context of fluid dynamics?

    <p>The resistance of a fluid to flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Reynolds number and the size of eddies?

    <p>Smaller Reynolds numbers are associated with larger eddy structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are turbulence models primarily designed to achieve?

    <p>Resolve the six unknown terms of the Reynolds stress tensor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for many turbulence models in relating velocity fluctuations?

    <p>Both theoretical hypotheses and empirical observations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Boussinesq's approach to Reynolds stresses define?

    <p>The eddy viscosity of the flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of turbulence model involves the use of a two equation approach?

    <p>k-ε models.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the important parameters to consider when evaluating turbulence models?

    <p>Stability of the solution and calculation time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of model for describing eddy viscosity?

    <p>Three equation models.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do empirical observations play in the development of turbulence models?

    <p>They complement theoretical hypotheses to establish correlations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of velocity in a turbulent flow field?

    <p>It shows strong fluctuations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the mean velocity represented in the equation provided?

    <p>$ rac{1}{T} ightarrow ext{Integral over } u_i(x_i, t)$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who introduced a new general description for the observation of turbulent flows?

    <p>O. Reynolds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the equation for velocity fluctuation represent?

    <p>The difference between mean and actual velocities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limit represented in the mean velocity calculation?

    <p>As time approaches infinity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional element does Reynolds propose for analyzing turbulent flow characteristics?

    <p>Fluctuations along with mean values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about turbulent flows based on the description provided?

    <p>Turbulent flows exhibit a variety of length scales.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In fluid dynamics, what signifies a fluctuation in flow velocity as described?

    <p>$u_i'(x_i, t)$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    CFD Course Overview

    • This is a course on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) at FH-Joanneum
    • It covers the basics of fluid dynamics and numerical techniques
    • It is taught by Dr. Peter Priesching in the Winter Semester 2024/25

    Course Assessment

    • No final exam
    • Assessments are based on practical work and Moodle tests
    • There are two sets of practical work and Moodle tests, one for each half of the semester
    • Each practical and Moodle test has a maximum of 100 points
    • A passing grade requires a total of at least 201 points

    Course Content

    • Introduction to CFD
    • Foundation of fluid dynamics
      • Navier-Stokes equations, key principles of fluid mechanics
      • Understanding turbulence
    • Basics of numerical solutions
      • General aspects of numerical methods in CFD
      • Discretization techniques
      • Methods for obtaining numerical solutions

    Introduction to CFD

    • Example application: Thermal analysis of battery packs
    • Illustrates CFD's role in understanding complex systems like battery performance and safety

    Fluid Dynamics

    • Early contributions:
      • Archimedes: Work on floating bodies
      • Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo, Pascal, Newton, Bernoulli, Euler, d'Alembert, Lagrange: Pioneering work in fluid mechanics
    • Theoretical foundations of fluid mechanics emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries
    • Key principle: Conservation equations in a differential form
      • Continuity equation: Balance of fluxes
      • Momentum equation: Balance of forces
    • Navier-Stokes equations (1827, 1845): Fundamental equations of fluid mechanics

    Turbulence

    • Characterized by chaotic, unpredictable fluid motion
    • Eddy formation: Evidence of a wide range of length scales in turbulent flows
    • Example: Karman vortex street (flow patterns behind obstacles)
    • Understanding turbulent flows:
      • Fluctuations in velocity: Decompose into mean and fluctuating components
      • Reynolds averaging technique: Express all quantities as sums of mean and fluctuating parts
      • Length scale: Turbulent eddies are smaller at high Reynolds numbers and larger at low Reynolds numbers
      • Turbulence models:
        • Aim to solve for the Reynolds stress tensor (captures turbulent effects)
        • Different models involve various levels of complexity (theoretical or empirical)
        • Stability of the numerical solution is a key factor
      • Eddy viscosity models (Boussinesq):
        • Relate Reynolds stresses to eddy viscosity.
        • Various approaches for calculating the eddy viscosity (zero-equation, one-equation, two-equation models)

    The Future of CFD

    • While CFD began in the 1970s and has made impressive progress, the field continues to evolve.
    • Increasing computational power and advanced algorithms continue to push the boundaries of what CFD can achieve.
    • Research is ongoing to develop more sophisticated, accurate, and efficient methods to tackle complex fluid flow problems.
    • Future CFD applications span a wide range of fields, including:
      • Improving aircraft designs.
      • Enhancing medical devices.
      • Optimizing power systems.
      • Creating sustainable transportation systems.

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    Explore the fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in this course overview. Taught by Dr. Peter Priesching, the course covers essential topics such as fluid dynamics principles, numerical methods, and practical assessments. Prepare to engage with key concepts like the Navier-Stokes equations and turbulence within the context of real-world applications.

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