Short course/CPD
CFD for Micro-Scale Flows
Course date: Please enquire
Course overview
‘Nano’ is the catchphrase of the 21st century. All manner of sensors and industrial devices are being miniaturised as nanotechnology is embraced. There are several phenomena which are specific to flows at small scales, and in addition there are several methods which can potentially be employed depending upon which phenomena may be of importance to a specific problem. This has applications in the fields of biology (e.g. flow through membranes, delivery of drugs), sensors (e.g. detection of small quantities of gases) and a whole host of micro devices such as mass flow meters or micro-nozzles.
This course gives discusses in depth the flow physics associated with micro-scale flows, and details the methods which can be employed to analyse them. This includes the use of continuum models (CFD) and Molecular Dynamics (MD) approaches, including the limitations of the two methods. Current cutting edge multiscale modelling approaches are also detailed, where both large and small scale effects come into play.
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:
£1,200
Speakers
For further information about this course, please contact:
Dr Ben Thornber
T: +44 (0) 1234 754624
E: b.j.r.thornber@cranfield.ac.uk
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
This course is ideal for those who are:
- looking to employ CFD/MD for micro-scale flow problems but are not sure how/where to start
- SMEs wanting to include CFD in their design process for micro-flow devices
- experienced engineers who would like a refresher course on the current state-of-the-art in micro-flow simulation.
Benefits
The candidate will gain a detailed understanding of the physics of micro-scale flows, what computational tools can be used to analyse such flows and what are the limitations of each computational method. Furthermore, you will understand the interaction of the different scales and how multiscale approaches work.
The employee/sponsor will benefit from a researcher who has a thorough base in micro-scale flows. They will be capable of understanding the flow physics of a given micro device, choosing an appropriate modelling method, applying it and verifying the accuracy of the results.
Topics
The course features lectures on an Introduction to micro- and nanoscale phenomena; Application of CFD methods in micro- and nanoscience; Borderline continuum/molecular models and their domains of applicability; and Multiscale modelling. It also features a hands-on session using the commercial software FLUENT to simulate micro-scale flows.
