Course detail

Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics

FSI-MMPAcad. year: 2025/2026

Subject introduces students with capabilities of computational simulations of fluid flow and presents philosophy of work in CFD environment. Emphasis is put on preprocessing, i.e. 3D geometrical modeling and computational grid creation process. Students are also taught the formulation of the computational case and basics of postprocessing. This subject will be followed on by course Computational fluid dynamics . Practical exercises are focused on work with 3D modelers and ANSYS CFD.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Pavel Rudolf, Ph.D.

Department

Energy Institute (EÚ)

Entry knowledge

Fluid mechanics, basic CAD skills, work with Windows operating system.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Final evalutation is based on project work, which is summarized in form of technical report.
Exercises are compulsory. Absences in exceptional cases are individually judged by teacher.

Aims

Introduction to computational fluid dynamics, introduction to work with ANSYS CFD, connection between 3d modeling (
SpaceClaim, Design Modeler, Solidworks) and CFD analysis.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

ANSYS Design Modeler User Guide. Dostupné z : http://www.ansys.com (EN)
ANSYS Fluent User Guide. Dostupné z : http://www.ansys.com (EN)
ANSYS Mesh User Guide. Dostupné z : http://www.ansys.com (EN)
CENGEL, Y., CIMBALA, J: Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 978-0-0-07-352926-4 (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-ETI-P Master's

    specialization TEP , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization ENI , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization FLI , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme N-SUE-P Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Computer-assisted exercise

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Pavel Rudolf, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. 2d case of flow around a body (Ahmmed body): geometry, mesh, CFD calculation, postprocessing.

2. 2d case of flow around a body (Ahmmed body): geometry, mesh, CFD calculation, postprocessing.

3. 2d case of lid driven cavity flow: geometry, mesh, CFD calculation, postprocessing.

4. 2d case of lid driven cavity flow: geometry, mesh, CFD calculation, postprocessing.

5. 3d case of pipe branching: geometry, mesh, CFD calculation, postprocessing.

6. 3d case of pipe branching: geometry, mesh, CFD calculation, postprocessing.

7. 2d axisymmetric case of flow in conical diffuser: geometry, mesh, CFD calculation, postprocessing.

8. 3d axisymmetric case of flow in conical diffuser: geometry, mesh, CFD calculation, postprocessing.

9. 2d transient free surface flow of emptying the vessel through the siphon: geometry, mesh, CFD calculation, postprocessing.

10. 2d transient free surface flow of emptying the vessel through the siphon: geometry, mesh, CFD calculation, postprocessing.

11. 3d case with heat transfer

12. 3d case (every academic year a new case)

13. Fundamentals of creating complex geometries for CFD calculations