Module Details

Module Code: COAP H4601
Module Title: Aerodynamics and Computational Analysis
Title: Aerodynamics and Computational Analysis
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Edmond Tobin
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the students with a comprehensive understanding of compressible, incompressible, inviscid and viscous flow, and the skills and techniques required to perform analyse fluid dynamics processes using an industry standard CFD package.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply aerodynamic principles including physical quantities of a flowing gas
LO2 Examine various aerodynamic theorems
LO3 Perform calculations for both inviscid and viscous flow
LO4 Calculate lift/drag/moment coefficients in terms of airfoils, wings and other aerodynamic shapes
LO5 Analyse Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) processes using industry standard software
LO6 Prepare CAD models to perform meshing processes for CFD analysis
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Fundamentals
Physical quantities of a flowing gas; Source of all aerodynamic forces; Equation of state for a perfect gas
Standard Atmosphere
Hydrostatic equation; Geometric and geopotential altitudes; Standard atmosphere definition; Pressure, temperature and density altitudes
General Aerodynamics
Continuity and momentum equations; Thermodynamics; Isentropic flow; Energy equations; Subsonic wind tunnels Airspeed measurement; Viscous flow; Reynolds number; Laminar and turbulent boundary layers; Transition; Flow separation; Viscous effects on drag
Aerofoils, wings and wind turbines
Airfoil nomenclature; Lift, Drag and Moment coefficients; Airfoil data (NACA); Infinite versus finite wings; Pressure coefficient; Obtaining lift coefficient from Cp; Compressibility correction for Lift Coefficient; Critical Mach number and Critical Pressure Coefficient; Airfoil drag; Calculation of induced drag; Change in the lift slope; Swept wings; Wind Turbine Aerodynamics
Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Introduction to the CFD Methodology • Cell Zone and Boundary Conditions • Post-Processing with CFD-Post • Solver Settings • Turbulence Modelling • Heat Transfer • Transient Flows • Moving Zones • Multiphase Flows • HPC • Best Practices
CFD Dynamic Meshing
• Dynamic Mesh Zones with UDF’s and Profiles • Layering Mesh Method • Smoothing Mesh Method • Remeshing • Coupled 6DOF • Convergence • Best Practices
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment60.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will sit a mid-term class test in Aerodynamics
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will sit at least 1 test in CFD
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Completion of subsonic aerodynamic experiments to demonstrate the principles of lift, drag and moment coefficients using a wind tunnel or suitable simulation software
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will complete a project investigating fluid flow around an object using a CFD packages
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures and problem-solving sessions 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Laboratory Contact On-site CFD labs conducted using industry standard software 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 10.27 154
Total Weekly Contact Hours 8.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John Anderson. (2015), Introduction to Flight, 8th. McGraw-Hill Education, p.928, [ISBN: 0078027675].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • E. L. Houghton,P. W. Carpenter,Steven H. Collicott,Daniel T. Valentine. (2016), Aerodynamics for Engineering Students, 7th. Butterworth-Heinemann, p.688, [ISBN: 9780081002322].
  • Joseph Katz, Allen Plotkin. (2001), Low speed aerodynamics, Cambridge, UK ; Cambridge University Press, 2001., [ISBN: 0521662192].
  • John Matsson. (2020), An Introduction to ANSYS Fluent 2020, 1st. SDC Publications, p.522, [ISBN: 9781630573966].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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