Computational Fluid Dynamics Summer program

Objectives : This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the key steps involved in producing accurate computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. It offers a simplified explanation of the finite volume method and demonstrates various meshing strategies essential for obtaining reliable simulation results. Students will gain hands-on experience using ANSYS Fluent, a widely used CFD software, to set up and analyse various CFD cases, with a focus on aeronautical applications.

Courses : 4h CM + 8h TP = 12h

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (Lecture)
• CFD with ANSYS Fluent (Labwork)

Exam : Labwork
ECTS : 2 ECTS

Objectives : This course is focused on basic knowledge about fluids and flows (Newtonian fluid, laminar and turbulent flow regimes, liquid and gas…).
Fluid statics: this chapter is focused on basic equation governing fluid static (pressure in a fluid at rest, static equation, hydrostatic pressure on plane and curved surfaces, pressure variation in a fluid with rigid-body (linear and rotation) motion).
Kinematics of fluids: this chapter is focused on a mathematical approach of fluid mechanics to describe some basic flow properties of ideal fluids (stream function, streamlines, irrotational flow, velocity potential, potential flows…).
Elementary fluid dynamics (Euler, Bernoulli and Navier Stokes equations): this chapter is focused on fundamental equations governing motions of incompressible fluids (viscosity, Euler and Navier Stokes equations, Bernoulli equation).

Courses: 15h

• Fluid statics (Lecture)
• Kinematics of fluids (Lecture)
• Elementary fluid dynamics (Euler, Bernoulli and Navier Stokes equations) (Lecture)

Exam : multiple-choice questionnaire
ECTS : 2 ECTS

Objectives: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the key steps involved in producing accurate computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. It offers a simplified explanation of the finite volume method and demonstrates various meshing strategies essential for obtaining reliable simulation results. Students will gain hands-on experience using ANSYS Fluent, a widely used CFD software, to set up and analyse various CFD cases, with a focus on aeronautical applications.

Courses: 4h CM + 8h TP = 12h

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (Lecture)
• CFD with ANSYS Fluent (Labwork)

Exam: Labwork

ECTS: 1 ECTS

Objectives : Most fluid flows occurring in nature as well as in engineering applications are turbulent. The scope of this course is to introduce some of the basis of the turbulence theory and its statistical analysis. The Emphasis will be put on turbulent flow features that are of primary interest for turbulent flow prediction and modelling. The concepts will be illustrated by a fair set of representative examples issues from both the automotive and aeronautic industry.

Courses : 12h

• Basic concepts (Turbulent Flows, Control Parameters, Some Practical Consequences of Turbulence).
• Statistical Description of turbulent Flows (Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes equations, Kinetic energy budget).
• Wall-bounded Flows and Free Jets (Boundary Layer, Mixing Layer).
• A glimpse at simulation of turbulent flows (RANS turbulence models, LES, DNS, Hybrid RANS/LES).

Exam : multiple-choice questionnaire
ECTS : 2 ECTS

Pre-requisite : Fluid Mechanics

Objectives : This aerodynamics course focuses on the study of the flow of air around  a wing, but many of the concepts explored are relevant to a wide variety of applications. Learners completing this aerodynamics course will gain a fundamental understanding of concepts and models used to aerodynamically analyze and design subsonic, transonic, and supersonic vehicles.

Courses : 21h

Exam : multiple-choice exam

ECTS : 2 ECTS

Objectives : Learn how today aerospace world has evolved. The pioneers: from Icare to Clément Ader, World War I, the interwar period, the World War II and the modern age. This course will concentrate on the technical evolutions, which allowed the aeronautical development.

Teacher : Marc Weber
Courses : 9h

• Conference and visit
• Until the interwar period (Lecture)
• Until our time (Lecture)

Exam : Quitus
ECTS : 1 ECTS