MCEN4020

MCEN4020: Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer

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What is MCEN4020 about?

This unit introduces a range of numerical methods widely employed for thermo-fluids engineering, such as the Finite Difference Method and Finite Volume Method. From the fundamental algebraic concepts to applied case studies, the unit will enable students to develop an understanding of the challenges of numerical techniques and to acquire analytical and modelling skills to generate relevant numerical solutions. Through hands-on activities, students will gain engineering capabilities to assess modelling strategies, design effective computational simulations and characterise common situations encountered in the fields of fluid mechanics and heat transfer.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours6 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (1092)

Field of Education030701 Mechanical Engineering

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How this unit is taught

Workshop1 x 3 hours fortnightly
Computer Laboratory1 x 3 hours fortnightly
Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Tutorial1 x 1 hour weekly

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

MCEN3002Applied Fluid Mechanics

Prerequisites group 2Select One

MCEN3008Fundamentals of Heat Transfer
MCEN3000Applied Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer