Unit information: Applied Numerical and Simulation Methods for Aerodynamics in 2021/22

Unit name	Applied Numerical and Simulation Methods for Aerodynamics
Unit code	AENGM0065
Credit points	10
Level of study	M/7
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director	Professor. Allen
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	Successful completion of Year 3
Co-requisites	None
School/department	Department of Aerospace Engineering
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

This unit focuses on various techniques used to extract useful information from numerical and simulation tools. The focus is on how to use numerical simulation tools effectively in design and optimisation, and will concentrate on state-of-the-art numerical analysis techniques required to: couple fluid simulation tools with structural dynamics tools to allow fluid-structural interaction: build efficient surrogate and interpolation models for data space exploration; perform effective aerodynamic shape optimisation. Particular focus is on aerospace engineering applications.

The aim of this unit is to equip the student with:

• Knowledge and understanding of the various mathematical formulations used in CFD codes, and where each is applicable, particularly density-based and pressure-based solvers, and how turbulence models work;

• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental mathematical techniques used in data modelling, surrogate modelling, and data space interpolation;
• Knowledge and understanding of the techniques used in shape optimisation and design;
• Knowledge and understanding of the techniques in coupled fluid-structure problems.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand, implement and assess numerical techniques for:

• Simulating low- and high-speed flows, with and without turbulence;
• Construction of surrogate and interpolation models of a desired accuracy from a computational fluid dynamics process;
• Aerodynamic shape optimisation;
• Coupling aerodynamic simulation codes with a range of structural models;

Teaching Information

Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.

Assessment Information

Summer online exam

Resources

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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

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Assessment
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The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.