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Computational methods in thermal energy technology [820757]

Teaching Unit (for year 2): Computational methods in thermal energy technology


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Face-to-face time

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85
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hours


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Student workload

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85
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hours


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ECTS

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5
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Responsible Teacher

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Carlos David PÉREZ-SEGARRA
Universistat Politecnica de Catalunya
CTTC - Thermal engines department
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Pedagogic Team

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Francesc Xavier TRIAS
Universistat Politecnica de Catalunya
CTTC - Thermal engines department
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Aims of the teaching

The purpose of this course is to acquire basic training in the numerical solution of the governing equations of fluid dynamics and heat and mass transfer. Furthermore, acquiring a first practical experience in programming, verification and validation of CFD&HT codes (Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer). Become familiar with the use of CFD & HT codes and acquire the ability to critically judge the quality of the simulations (mathematical formulation and numerical solutions). The main contents are:
Introduction to numerical methods in fluid dynamics and heat and mass transfer
Resolution of pure conduction heat transfer problems in irregular domains. Steady and unsteady analysis.
Numerical integration of the generic convection diffusion equation
Verification of codes and numerical solutions. Review of different solvers.
Resolution of the Navier-Stokes equations for laminar and turbulent flows.

Intended Learning outcomes (measured by the assessment)

Consolidation of basic mathematical formulations of fluid dynamics and heat and mass transfer phenomena. Knowledge of different numerical integration methodologies of the Navier-Stokes equations. Introduction to the resolution of turbulent flows based on methods like RANS, LES and DNS. Application of code verification techniques, verification and validation of numerical solutions of mathematical formulations.

Learning activities and approach

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E-learning (online)



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Lectures (onsite)

30h

tutorial

Tutorials (onsite)

10h

Useful information

Location

- Escola Tècnica Superior d’Enginyeries Industrials de Barcelona (ETSEIB)

Practical work equipment

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Assessment method

Practical work group, proposed exercises, written exam (the percentage distribution is detailed in UPC courses guides
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https://estudis.etseib.upc.edu/ca/degree/1387
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Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat transfer, as well as a programming language.

Related literature

Incropera, Frank Paul; DeWitt, David P. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer . ISBN 978119582786.
Patankar, Suhas V. Numerical heat transfer and fluid flow. Washington : New York: Hemisphere ; McGraw-Hill, cop. 1980. ISBN 0070487405.
Ferziger, Joel H; Peric, Milovan. Computational methods for fluid dynamics. 3rd, rev. ed. Berlin [etc.]: Springer, cop. 2002. ISBN 3540420746.
Versteeg, H. K; Malalasekera, W. An Introduction to computational fluid dynamics : the finite volume method. Harlow, Essex
: New York: Longman Scientific & Technical ; Wiley, 1995. ISBN 0470235152.
Roache, Patrick J. Fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics. Albuquerque, New Mexico: Hermosa, cop. 1998. ISBN 0913478091.

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