FundamentalsofComputationalFluidDynamics

Instructor:Dr.V.Kumar(vkumarutep.edu)

MECH 5390/CFD Office hours: Contact Info: RM A219 or
MW 6:30pm-8:00pm Open door or by appointment vkumar@utep.edu or 747-6075

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Suggested Textbook: Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics by Lomax, Pulliam, Zingg,, 1
edition, Springer-Verlag, ISBN 3-540-41607-2. Instructor will provide other
reference books and additional reading materials.

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this class is to introduce students to applied computational fluid dynamics
and teach them how to solve a fluid flow problem with CFD techniques. The class will be taught using a
textbook, lecture notes, Fluent and Gambit software. The instructor will also introduce some Opensource
CFD softwares and Opensource platforms (e.g., Trilinos from Sandia National Lab) to easily develop
CFD softwares. Grading is based on class-participation, assignments/midterms, quizzes, & a final project.
The final examination consists of a project presentation by each group of students to the full class and
the instructor. Each CFD project will be performed by a group of 2-3 students. The CFD problem to be
analyzed will be chosen by the students based upon their own interests and with advice from the
instructor.

PREREQUISITES: All students taking the course must have a basic knowledge of engineering or
equivalent, a course on ordinary and partial differential equations, a working knowledge of Matlab,
Mathematica, FORTRAN or equivalent, and the motivation to learn them otherwise.

MATERIALS COVERED: Conservation Laws Compressible and Incompressible Flows governed by

Navier-Stokes Equations, Model Equations, and Classifications of PDEs; Basis of Finite Difference
Methods (Ch3); Semi-Discrete Approach Reduction of PDEs to ODEs, Exact Solutions, Real &
Eigenspaces (Ch4); Basics of Finite Volume Methods Theory and Numerical modeling with Fluent
CFD/Gambit Grid Generator softwares (Ch5), Time-Marching Methods for ODEs (Ch6); Stability of the
Linear and Linearized systems (Ch7); Choosing a Time-Marching Method (Ch8); Relaxation Methods
(Ch9); Multigrid; Numerical Dissipation, Split and Factored Forms & their analysis (Ch 10-13, in brief),

GRADING: There will be several assignments at regular intervals during the semester. You are required
to submit the assigned work on or before the deadline. No late submissions please! There will be two
tests during the semester and a final project. The following percentages of the assignments, tests, and
final exam will constitute the basis for the assigning of the final grade in the course:

Quizzes and Class Performance: 20%, Midterms (2): 20% each, Project: 40%

A (90%); B(80%-90%); C(70%-80%); D(60%-70%); F(<60%)

Academic Misconduct: Students are encouraged to work together to discuss the subject, however, all
graded materials must represent the student individual work. Scholastic dishonesty is the attempt of any
student to present as his or her own work of another, or any work which he has not honestly performed,
or attempting to pass any examination by improper means. Scholastic dishonesty is a serious offense and
will not be accepted. Academic misconducts will be handled according to the current university policy.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Any student in this course who has disability that may prevent him or her from
demonstrating his or her abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible so we can discuss accommodation
necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate your educational opportunities.

Note: Any outstanding issues related to grading should be resolved within two weeks after the graded materials are
returned to you.