Short course/CPD
CFD: An Executive Overview
Course date: Please enquire
Course overview
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is the art of simulating a flow of fluid or gas in a given geometry. It is often used to assess the performance of engineering devices, to explore in a cost-effective manner several competing designs, or to provide understanding of flow processes within or around a given configuration.
This is a single day course intended to give an overview into the use of CFD for industrial problems. It starts with a brief introduction to CFD methods and details best practice for completing a good CFD analysis. We focus then on practical necessities such as the range of software tools available for grid generation, CFD simulations and post-processing. Finally, the day finishes with a summary of future directions and trends within the field.
Location
Cranfield University is located at the very heart of the UK – within the innovation triangle between London and the cities of Oxford and Cambridge.
Our central location provides easy access from the M1, excellent main line rail service as well as proximity to key international airports. Set in rolling countryside, Cranfield offers a rich, rural landscape complemented by thriving towns and picturesque villages.
- Road: We are just 10 minutes from Junctions 13 & 14 of the M1 motorway. There is free parking on campus.
- Rail: Milton Keynes or Bedford
- Air: London Luton (22 miles), Heathrow (50 miles) or Birmingham (70 miles).
Course fee:
£400
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How to register
Further information
For more information on this course or booking details please contact:
Academic Operations Unit
T: + 44 (0) 1234 754192
E: shortcourse@cranfield.ac.uk
Course description
Who should attend
The content is targeted for:
- management level staff who need a concise but not necessarily highly technical introduction to the technology.
- engineering managers who are considering incorporating CFD analyses into their design methodology and would like to appreciate what this entails and what necessary training/software is required.
- sales and marketing personnel who need to have an understanding of what CFD is, how it can be used and what are the potential benefits.
Benefits
On completion of this course you will have an appreciation of the overall CFD design process including issues such as CAD/CFD integration; the role of grid generation; the choices available for alternative numerical methods; what turbulent flows are and why they are of such concern; and what is necessary in order to achieve and demonstrate accurate CFD simulations. The course will additionally provide useful information regarding questions to be considered when selecting CFD packages from alternative commercial vendors.
Topics
The course features lectures on an Introduction to CFD; Best Practice for CFD Simulations; Resource Requirements for CFD Analyses; Commercial Grid Generation and CFD Packages; Future Directions.
