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What is the primary simulation tool mentioned for macroscopic simulations in this course?
What is the primary simulation tool mentioned for macroscopic simulations in this course?
- OpenFOAM
- Solidworks
- ANSYS workbench (correct)
- Comsol
Which type of analysis is associated with the Navier Stokes equations?
Which type of analysis is associated with the Navier Stokes equations?
- Boundary condition analysis
- Transient thermal analysis
- Static thermal analysis
- Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis (correct)
What type of analysis will be covered in the first two weeks of the course?
What type of analysis will be covered in the first two weeks of the course?
- Boundary condition analysis
- Macroscopic simulation analysis
- Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis
- Static or transient thermal analysis (correct)
Which of the following tools is NOT mentioned as an alternative to ANSYS for simulations?
Which of the following tools is NOT mentioned as an alternative to ANSYS for simulations?
What aspect of temperature does the flow rate and outdoor temperature primarily affect within the train?
What aspect of temperature does the flow rate and outdoor temperature primarily affect within the train?
What increases the importance of solving larger scale problems in recent times?
What increases the importance of solving larger scale problems in recent times?
What does the traffic simulation at a microscopic level consider?
What does the traffic simulation at a microscopic level consider?
What is a significant challenge in the current era when solving problems according to recent developments?
What is a significant challenge in the current era when solving problems according to recent developments?
Which application does not span across various scales according to the information?
Which application does not span across various scales according to the information?
What are computational methods commonly utilized for in the context of modern problems?
What are computational methods commonly utilized for in the context of modern problems?
What principle underlies the interactions of balls in the described system?
What principle underlies the interactions of balls in the described system?
Which of the following scales is not mentioned in relation to equation-based simulations?
Which of the following scales is not mentioned in relation to equation-based simulations?
In what context is the term 'combinatorial explosion' most relevant according to the information provided?
In what context is the term 'combinatorial explosion' most relevant according to the information provided?
What are computer simulations primarily used for?
What are computer simulations primarily used for?
Which of the following is NOT a building block of computer simulations?
Which of the following is NOT a building block of computer simulations?
In the context of particle-based simulations, what does $F = ma$ represent?
In the context of particle-based simulations, what does $F = ma$ represent?
What must be defined to initiate the simulation of three balls at rest?
What must be defined to initiate the simulation of three balls at rest?
Which method is commonly used to approximate changes in systems over time in computer simulations?
Which method is commonly used to approximate changes in systems over time in computer simulations?
What outcome can be expected for three balls with identical mass at rest after 1 second in a simulation where they are subjected to opposing forces?
What outcome can be expected for three balls with identical mass at rest after 1 second in a simulation where they are subjected to opposing forces?
What typically characterizes particle-based simulations compared to field-based simulations?
What typically characterizes particle-based simulations compared to field-based simulations?
Which statement accurately describes the scenario of three balls in a simulation after being at rest?
Which statement accurately describes the scenario of three balls in a simulation after being at rest?
What is one of the primary topics covered in the first week of the module plan?
What is one of the primary topics covered in the first week of the module plan?
Which analytical skill is emphasized in the module learning outcomes?
Which analytical skill is emphasized in the module learning outcomes?
How long is the tutorial on 'Transient thermal analysis' scheduled to last?
How long is the tutorial on 'Transient thermal analysis' scheduled to last?
What is one key aspect of the first tutorial on 4th September 2024?
What is one key aspect of the first tutorial on 4th September 2024?
Who is responsible for the module MEC2181 Mechanical Simulation?
Who is responsible for the module MEC2181 Mechanical Simulation?
What will students likely focus on in the workshops during the module?
What will students likely focus on in the workshops during the module?
Which aspect is NOT included in the learning outcomes of the module?
Which aspect is NOT included in the learning outcomes of the module?
When is the quiz scheduled in the module plan?
When is the quiz scheduled in the module plan?
What topic is not covered in the second week of the module?
What topic is not covered in the second week of the module?
What type of engineering degree did Elisa Ang earn from NTU, Singapore?
What type of engineering degree did Elisa Ang earn from NTU, Singapore?
What is the primary focus of the governing equation presented?
What is the primary focus of the governing equation presented?
What must be assumed for the equation derived to be valid?
What must be assumed for the equation derived to be valid?
What initial step is necessary for numerical methods in heat conduction?
What initial step is necessary for numerical methods in heat conduction?
What does the equation provided allow one to calculate?
What does the equation provided allow one to calculate?
Which numerical method is associated with handling discontinuities?
Which numerical method is associated with handling discontinuities?
What is a characteristic feature of the Finite Difference Method?
What is a characteristic feature of the Finite Difference Method?
In the discretized temperature equation for $T_1$, what does the equation relate to?
In the discretized temperature equation for $T_1$, what does the equation relate to?
Why is it important to be aware of grid fineness in simulations?
Why is it important to be aware of grid fineness in simulations?
Which method would likely provide better accuracy for complex geometries?
Which method would likely provide better accuracy for complex geometries?
Which aspect is not typically handled by the Finite Volume Method?
Which aspect is not typically handled by the Finite Volume Method?
What is an essential step in solving for $T_2$, $T_3$, and $T_4$?
What is an essential step in solving for $T_2$, $T_3$, and $T_4$?
What does the term 'steady state' imply in heat conduction analysis?
What does the term 'steady state' imply in heat conduction analysis?
In order to get a finer temperature distribution, what is often required?
In order to get a finer temperature distribution, what is often required?
What does the equation $4T(x,y) = T(x+ riangle x,y) + T(x- riangle x,y) + T(x,y+ riangle y) + T(x,y- riangle y)$ represent?
What does the equation $4T(x,y) = T(x+ riangle x,y) + T(x- riangle x,y) + T(x,y+ riangle y) + T(x,y- riangle y)$ represent?
Study Notes
Course Introduction and Overview
- Instructor is Elisa Ang
- Other instructors: Dr Lim Yau Shiang, Prof Victor Wang, Dr Peter Beshay, Dr Zhang Lanyue, Dr Naseeb Siddiqui
- Module outcomes: describe discretization for numerical solutions, formulate and validate numerical models in ANSYS
Course Schedule
- Week 1: Introduction to simulations, introduction to ANSYS workbench, brainstorming on project
- Week 2: Mesh dependence study, transient thermal analysis, processing tools in Ansys thermal analysis, self practice
- Week 3: CFD workshop part 1 (external flow), self practice
- Week 4: CFD workshop part 2 (transient internal flow), self practice
- Week 5: Quiz
- Week 8 and 9: Project work
- Week 10: Project presentations
Computer simulations
- Calculations using computers that model system behaviour over time based on rules and behaviours
- Are important due to increasing problem complexity and computing power
- Can be field-based or particle-based
Building blocks of computer simulations
- Governing and interaction laws
- Initial and boundary conditions
- Discretization methods
Types of Simulations
- Atomic/molecular level: used to understand material properties
- Mesoscopic level: used to model complex systems like traffic simulations
- Continuum level: used to model fluid flows and heat transfer
ANSYS Workbench
- Used for continuum level simulations
- Main focus of this module
Governing Equations and Analyses
- Static or transient thermal analysis: uses the general heat conduction equation (week 1 and 2)
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): uses Navier-Stokes equations (week 3 and 4)
Introduction to Numerical Methods using Heat Conduction Analysis
- Goal is to solve the general heat conduction equation without internal heat generation for a 2D steady-state problem with constant thermal conductivity.
- First step involves discretization of the domain and governing equation
- Discretized equation is then used to find the temperature for each node
- Finite difference (FD), finite volume (FV) and finite element (FEM) methods are used to solve the discretized equation
Pre-lab Exercise
- Solves a heat conduction problem using ANSYS
- Solves for the temperature distribution of a flat plate with known boundary temperatures using a discretization of the domain
- Using ANSYS to solve the same problem
FDM, FVM, and FEM
- Finite difference method (FD): uses differential form of the governing equation, suitable for continuous functions and structured domains
- Finite volume method (FV): uses integral form of the governing equation, suitable for discontinuities and works with ANSYS
- Finite element method (FEM): uses weak form of the differential equation, provides higher accuracy and is suitable for complex domains, works with ANSYS
ANSYS Simulations
- Solving the pre-lab exercise using ANSYS
- Focusing on flat plate heat transfer problem
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of computer simulations, focusing on the use of ANSYS for numerical solutions. You'll explore topics like discretization, transient thermal analysis, and computational fluid dynamics workshops. Prepare to validate models and analyze complex system behaviors.
