Module Details
Module Code: |
DSGN H4601 |
Module Title:
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Advanced Simulation
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Title:
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Advanced Simulation
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Cathal Nolan
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Module Author:: |
Andrew Keppel
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to provide students with an in-depth understanding and best practice of advanced design processes including CFD & FEA and the application of computer technologies to these areas.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Develop mesh generation strategy for two and three dimensional geometrical arrangements using industry standard software. |
LO2 |
Apply advanced F.E.A. & C.F.D. techniques to typical design problems; |
LO3 |
Perform parameter based DOE and design optimisation |
LO4 |
Write technical reports in the style of a journal paper |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Meshing
• ANSYS Meshing Basics
• Meshing Methods
• Global Mesh Controls
• Local Mesh Control
• Assembly Meshing
• Mesh Quality
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Finite Element Analysis
General Pre-processing, Modelling Connections, Remote Boundary Conditions and Constraint Equations, Static Structural Analysis, Modal Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Multistep Analysis, Results and Post-Processing,
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Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Introduction to the CFD Methodology
• Cell Zone and Boundary Conditions
• Post-Processing with Fluent and CFD-Post
• Solver Settings
• Turbulence Modelling
• Heat Transfer
• Transient Flows
• Moving Zones
• Multiphase Flows
• HPC
• Best Practices
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Heat Transfer Modelling
• Introduction
• Conduction Heat Transfer
• Forced Convection
• Natural Convection
• Radiation Heat Transfer
• Solar Load Model
• Heat Exchangers
• Heat Transfer in Porous Media
• Best Practices
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Mechanical Nonlinear Connections and Contact
• Interface Treatments
• Bolt Pretension
• Modeling Gaskets
• Accessing Advanced Contact Features via MAPDL
• General Contact Technology
• Best Practices
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Mechanical Dynamics
• General understanding of the different types of dynamic analyses.
• Procedure for performing FEA simulations, including modal, harmonic, random vibration, response spectrum, and transient structural analyses
• Best Practices
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CFD Dynamic Meshing
• Dynamic Mesh Zones with UDF’s and Profiles
• Layering Mesh Method
• Smoothing Mesh Method
• Remeshing
• Coupled 6DOF
• Convergence
• Best Practices
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
Project | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
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Reassessment Description Learners that achieve a minimum of 30% will be eligible for one or more of the following: Submit assignment, Re-submit components, Practical examination, or Presentation.
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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 |
Lab/Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
students will be required to attend on site lab classes |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Principles of Modern Manufacturing, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, p.1024, [ISBN: 0470505923].
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Serope Kalpakjian, Steven R. Schmid. Manufacturing engineering and technology, Pearson/Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, [ISBN: 0-13-148965-8].
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Jiyuan Tu. Computational Fluid Dynamics, Second Edition: A Practical Approach, 2nd. Butterworth-Heinemann, p.456, [ISBN: 978-008098243].
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Saeed Moaveni. Finite Element Analysis Theory and Application with ANSYS, 3rd. [ISBN: 978-013189080].
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Jack Holman. Heat Transfer, 10th. McGraw-Hill Education, p.752, [ISBN: 978-007352936].
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EJ Hearn. Mechanics of Materials 2, Third Edition: The Mechanics of Elastic and Plastic Deformation of Solids and Structural Materials, 3rd. Butterworth-Heinemann, [ISBN: 978-075063266].
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Richard Budynas & Keith Nisbett. Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, 10th. McGraw-Hill Series in Mechanical Engineering, [ISBN: 978-007339820].
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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William Bolton. Instrumentation and Control Systems, Newnes, [ISBN: 978-075066432].
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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IT Carlow. CIE 4 Lab material, IT Carlow, Andrew Keppel.
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