Numerical Modelling of Transport Phenomena

Recommended Prerequisites

Numerical and Computational Methods, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer

Teaching Methods

The theoretical classes have a traditional format, conducted by exposing the material on slides. In theoretical-practical classes, students are guided in the analysis and introduction to the use of didactic programs of numerical modeling. These are classes that acquire an interactive character, analyzing, discussing and solving together the problems that arise for each student.

The tutorial guidance acquires a significant importance, since the students usually find difficulties, apparently insurmountable, but easily soluble with timely teaching support.

Learning Outcomes

The main goal is to provide the students the essential knowledge concerning the numerical modelling of heat and mass transport phenomena, associated or not with fluid flow, commonly known as computational fluid dynamics (CFD). After training and application to specific problems using open-source simulation programs, the students are also initiated into the use of a commercial CFD code.

It is expected that, by the end of the course, students have acquired a solid foundation that will enable them to understand the potential and limitations of the most common CFD tools, being able to use them in an effective and thorough way in their professional practice, engineering or research.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1- Mathematical description of the physical phenomena

2- Space and time discretization of the physical domain

3- Pure diffusion problems

4- Advection and diffusion

5- Flow field calculation

6- Introduction to the use of a commercial CFD code. Application to a practical configuration. 

Head Lecturer(s)

José Joaquim da Costa

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 20.0%
Resolution Problems: 80.0%

Bibliography

- J.J. Costa, Modelação Numérica de Fenómenos de Transferência, DEM-FCTUC, 2019.

- S.V. Patankar, Numerical Heat Transfer and Heat Flow, Hemisphere Publishing Corp., 1980.

- J.H. Ferziger e M. Perré, Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics, Springer, New York, 1997.

- D.A. Anderson, J.C. Tannehill e R.H. Pletcher, Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Hemisphere Publishing Corp., 1984.