ME 539 - Computational Fluid Dynamics

(4 credits)

Overview of the physical and mathematical foundations of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Practical numerical solution techniques for the Navier-Stokes equations; finite difference and finite volume methods, including discretization, stability analysis, time stepping and multigrid methods are covered. Discussion of grid generation and complex geometries. Introduction to commercial CFD software (Fluent/Gambit). This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be received for both ME 539 and ME 439.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ME 549 or equivalent).