Course content - Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) MSc, PgDip, PgCert

Course content

Core modules

The core part of the course consists of 11 modules. These modules are considered to represent the necessary foundation subject material. The first 8 modules form the Postgraduate Certificate qualification.

  • Introduction to Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer
  • Numerical Methods for PDEs
  • Numerical Modelling for Steady & Unsteady Incompressible Flows
  • Numerical Modelling for Steady & Unsteady Compressible Flows
  • Classical Turbulence Modelling
  • Advanced Turbulence Modelling and Simulation: LES & DNS
  • High Performance Computing for CFD
  • Managing Uncertainty in Simulations: Validation & Verification
  • Grid Generation / CAD
  • Data Analysis, Data Fusion & Post Processing
  • The Role of Experimental Data in CFD

Optional modules

The course is designed to reflect the broad range of CFD applications by providing a range of optional modules to address specific application areas. MSc and PgDip students select 5 application modules from the following list:

  • CFD for Aerospace Applications
  • CFD for Micro and Nano Flows
  • CFD for Rotating Wings
  • CFD for Automotive Flows
  • CFD for Multiphase Flows and Combustion
  • CFD for Environmental Flows
  • CFD for Fluid-Structure Interaction

Complete syllabus

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