Computational Fluid Mechnics
AE 601
Spring 2014
Schedule Number 20022
Professor Gustaaf Jacobs
E306;594-4046;gjacobs@mail.sdsu.edu
Office Hours: T 1600-1730 E302
MW 1730-1845
E300
Course Overview
Catalog description: Finite difference method of solving general fluid mechanics problems.
Study of stability, convergence, compatibility, dissipation, and dispersion. A project is
required.
Course Content:
Physics and mathematical characterization of conservation laws
Finite difference methods
Numerical errors in convection-diffusion equations
Finite volume methods
Temporal integration schemes
Stability of time integration
Iterative methods and convergence analysis
Navier-Stokes Solvers and pressure correction
Student learning Outcomes: Students successfully completing AE601, “Computational Fluid
Mechanics” should have the ability to program a simple Navier-Stokes solver in Matlab, the ability to
solve basic fluid mechanics problems drawn from aerospace engineering applications using numerical
methods, and a conceptual understanding of numerical methods in terms of the accuracy, stability,
convergence, and other properties of several numerical techniques.
The course is a prerequisite for AE 601.
Enrollment Information
Prerequisites (informal): AE550 (or general fluid mechanics course), engineering mathematics.
Course Materials
Required textbook: Ferziger, J.H. and Peric, M., “Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics”, 3rd
Edition, Springer-Verlag, 2001.
Course Structure and Conduct
Traditional lecture course
Course Assessment and Grading
Midterm and Final Project
Midterm project @ 25%
Final Project @ 40%
Homeworks @ 35%