FUNDAMENTALS of COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
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Pre-Requisites
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STATEMENT OF COMPETENCE
Standard
or
Advanced
and
EQF Level
Resource
Reference
Code
Appropriate levels of Maths and Physics.
Statements of competence in category
Fundamentals of Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
Knowledge
The ability to recall key information
When writing a statement of competence in this category, use the verbs .... state, sketch, list,
define, or similar.
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State the general transport equation for a general
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flow variable.
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State the Navier-Stokes equations.
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State the Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes
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equations
State the general energy equation
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CFDkn4
List typical boundary conditions for incompressible
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and compressible flow boundaries
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State the principles of best practice in CFD
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List in order of complexity the range of turbulence
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models for RANS modelling approaches
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List the main sources of error and uncertainty that
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may occur in a CFD calculation
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List and define the key terminology used in CFD
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applications
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Identify sources of archived experimental data for
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CFD validation
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List and define the range of common numerical
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grids found in CFD modelling
Comprehension
The ability to demonstrate understanding and interpretation
When writing a statement of competence in this category, use the verbs .... describe, explain,
classify, review or similar.
CFDco1
Explain the terms elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic
and the implications for solutions methods in the
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context of fluid flow
CFDco2
Compare and contrast the finite difference , finite
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volume and finite element discretisation methods
CFDco3
Explain the term continuum and state the limits of
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applicability of continuum assumptions.
CFDco4
Explain why turbulence models are required and
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classify the range of models currently available .
CFDco5
Review the terms in the differential form of the
governing equations for fluid flow and explain their
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physical significance.
CFDco5
Review the available turbulence models for RANS
approaches and discuss their strengths,
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weaknesses and their applicability to a range of
different flow conditions.
CFDco6
Explain the consequences of the universal velocity
distribution at the wall and its importance to the
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specification of wall boundary conditions for
turbulent CFD applications
CFDco7
Explain the conflict between accuracy and
computational efficiency when specifying outlet flow
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boundary conditions
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Explain the difference between RANS and LES
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turbulence modelling approaches
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Explain the basis of common solution algorithms in
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steady flows
CFDco10
Compare and contrast Direct and iterative solution
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methods for linear algebraic equations
CFDco11
Discuss the issues and conditions of numerical
stability in the numerical solution of unsteady flow
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problems
CFDco12
Review the issues associated with the estimation of
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total uncertainty in a flow simulation
CFDco13
Review the range of idealisations that are required
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in applying CFD methods
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Review the pros and cons of gridding approaches
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commonly applied in CFD methods .
Application
The ability to apply principles to particular situations
When writing a statement of competence in this category, use the verbs .... employ, demonstrate,
conduct, use, apply, solve, utilise or similar.
CFDap1
CFDap2
CFDap3
Demonstrate the ability to examine a range of flow
phenomenon and employ appropriate fluid
modelling approaches
Demonstrate the ability to apply discretisation
techniques for diffusion ,convection and source
terms of the general transport equation using the
Finite Volume and/or Finite Element techniques
Demonstrate the ability to apply boundary
conditions correctly for external and internal
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CFDap4
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CFDap7
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incompressible flow problems
Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate
numerical grids for
incompressible and
compressible flow problems in complex geometries
Demonstrate the ability to apply Boundary
conditions correctly for external and
internal
compressible flow problems
Use best practice CFD methods to determine the
steady state pressure and velocity distribution for
incompressible laminar and turbulent internal flows
using RANS approaches
Use best practice CFD methods to solve steady
state internal compressible flows involving
supersonic conditions
Employ best practice guidelines for the validation of
a CFD model
Demonstrate the ability to prepare a comprehensive
report on a CFD analysis
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Analysis
The ability to break a problem down and seek relationships between parts
When writing a statement of competence in this category, use the verbs .... analyse, calculate,
determine, appraise or similar.
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Analyse a fluid engineering problem and identify the
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limitations of the analysis.
CFDan2
Determine whether the results from a CFD study
meet the analysis objectives and comply with
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analysis assumptions.
Synthesis
Bringing together facts and ideas to create a new approach or idea
- When writing a statement of competence in this category, use the verbs .... construct, plan,
formulate, prepare or similar.
CFDsy1
Formulate an analysis strategy identifying,
geometry simplifications, physical modelling
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assumptions, boundary conditions, material
properties for laminar and turbulent flow problems.
CFDsy2
Construct a strategy for the assessment of fluid flow
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design concepts using CFD methods .
CFDsy3
Formulate a plan to address the uncertainty in input
data or modelling when using a CFD code for a
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design study
Evaluation
To make judgements about methods , design, solutions
When writing a statement of competence in this category, use the verbs .... assess, justify, select,
evaluate or similar.
CFDev1
Assess the suitability of databases to validate the
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accuracy of a CFD computation
CFDev2
Appraise the use of a range of different CFD codes
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for flow simulation problems.
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Assess whether a CFD solution can be decoupled
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from other phenomena
REFERENCES:
CFDref1
An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 2
Conservation laws of fluid motion and boundary conditions, 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera,
W, Pearson, ISBN 978-013-127498-3
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An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 2
Conservation laws of fluid motion and boundary conditions, 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera,
W, Pearson, ISBN 978-013-127498-3
CFDref3
An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 2
Conservation laws of fluid motion and boundary conditions, 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera,
W, Pearson, ISBN 978-013-127498-3
CFDref4
An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 2
Conservation laws of fluid motion and boundary conditions, 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera,
W, Pearson, ISBN 978-013-127498-3
CFDref5
An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 2
Conservation laws of fluid motion and boundary conditions, 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera,
W, Pearson, ISBN 978-013-127498-3
CFDref6 Best Practice guidelines, ERCOFTAC report version 1 , Editors Casey M, Wintergerste, T, 2000
CFDref7 An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 3
Turbulence and its modelling , 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera, W, Pearson, ISBN 978-013127498-3
CFDref8 An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 10 Errors
and uncertainty in CFD modelling, 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera, W, Pearson, ISBN 978013-127498-3
CFDref9 How To Understand Computational Fluid Dynamics Jargon, Chapter 2, de Souza A., NAFEMS,
2003
CFDref10 An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 10 Errors
and uncertainty in CFD modelling, 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera, W, Pearson, ISBN 978013-127498-3
CFDref11 An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 11
Methods for dealing with complex geometries 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K., Malalasekera, W, Pearson,
ISBN 978-013-127498-3
CFDref12
An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 2
Conservation laws of Fluid motions and boundary conditions, 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. ,
Malalasekera, W, Pearson, ISBN 978-013-127498-3
CFDref13 Numerical Computation of Internal and External Flows: Volume 1 The Fundamentals of
Computational Fluid Dynamics, 2nd ed Part II Basic Discretisation Techniques, p141-248, Hirsch J, 1988,
John Wiley, ISBN 0-471-92385-0
CFDref14 Flow Control: Passive, Active and Reactive Flow Management, Chapter 13. Section 13.2 Flow
Physics, Gad-el-Hak,M, CUP 2000, ISBN 0-521-77006-8
CFDref15
An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 3
Turbulence and its modelling , 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera, W, Pearson, ISBN 978-013127498-3
CFDref16
An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 2
Conservation laws of fluid motion and boundary conditions, 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera,
W, Pearson, ISBN 978-013-127498-3
CFDref17 An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 3
Turbulence and its modelling , 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera, W, Pearson, ISBN 978-013127498-3
CFDref18 An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 9
Implementation of Boundary Conditions, 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera, W, Pearson, ISBN
978-013-127498-3
CFDref19 An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 9
Implementation of Boundary Conditions, 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera, W, Pearson, ISBN
978-013-127498-3
CFDref20 An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 3
Turbulence and its modelling , 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera, W, Pearson, ISBN 978-013127498-3
CFDref21
An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 6
Solution Algorithms for pressure –velocity coupling in steady flows, 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. ,
Malalasekera, W, Pearson, ISBN 978-013-127498-3
CFDref22
An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 7
Solution of discretised equations , 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera, W, Pearson, ISBN 978013-127498-3
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An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 8 The
finite volume for unsteady flows, 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K. , Malalasekera, W, Pearson, ISBN 978013-127498-3
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Fundamentals of Verification and Validation, Roache P.J. Hermosa Publishing, 2009, ISBN
978-0-913478-12-7
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How To- Ensure that CFD is for industrial Applications is ‘Fit for Purpose’, Lea, C.J. ,
NAFEMS, 2010, isbn 978-1-874376-16-3
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An introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics; The Finite Volume Method, Chapter 11
Methods for dealing with complex geometries 2nd edition, 2007, Versteeg H.K., Malalasekera, W, Pearson,
ISBN 978-013-127498-3
CFDref27 CFD Software Code System Theory and User Manuals
CFDref28 Meshing Software Tool User Manuals
CFDref29 CFD Software Code System Theory and User Manuals
CFDref30 Introduction to grid and mesh generation,. Tucker P.G. Mosquera A. , NAFEMS 2001
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Best Practice guidelines, ERCOFTAC report version 1, Section 8 Validation and sensitivity of
CFD models , Editors Casey M, Wintergerste, T, 2000
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Best Practice guidelines, ERCOFTAC report version 1, Section 8 Validation and sensitivity of
CFD models , Editors Casey M, Wintergerste, T, 2000
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Best Practice guidelines, ERCOFTAC report version 1, Section 8 Validation and sensitivity of
CFD models , Editors Casey M, Wintergerste, T, 2000
CFDref34
Best Practice guidelines, ERCOFTAC report version 1, Section 8 Validation and sensitivity of
CFD models , Editors Casey M, Wintergerste, T, 2000
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How To - Plan a CFD Analysis, de Souza A., NAFEMS, 2002
for industrial Applications is ‘Fit for Purpose’,
Lea, C.J. ,
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How To- Ensure that CFD for industrial Applications is ‘Fit for Purpose’,
NAFEMS, 2010, isbn 978-1-874376-16-3
Lea, C.J. ,
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How To- Ensure that CFD
NAFEMS, 2010, isbn 978-1-874376-16-3
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How To - Plan a CFD Analysis, de Souza A., NAFEMS, 2002
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How To - Plan a CFD Analysis, de Souza A., NAFEMS, 2002
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Fundamentals of Verification and Validation, Roache P.J. Hermosa Publishing, 2009, ISBN
978-0-913478-12-7
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Fundamentals of Verification and Validation, Roache P.J. Hermosa Publishing, 2009, ISBN
978-0-913478-12-7
CFDref42 How To – Get started with Computational Fluid Dynamics, Shaw C.T. ., NAFEMS, 2002
CFDref43 Why Do – Multi-Physics Analysis, Dehning C, Wolf K, Chapter 2 , NAFEMS, 2006