MAE 4231

Intermediate Fluid Dynamics

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

This course builds on the foundation of MAE 3230. The lectures emphasize on the physics and mathematical analysis of the subject. Topics include incompressible flows, compressible flows, and computational fluid dynamics. As an integral part of the course, you will learn numerical method and how to use ANSYS/Fluent to solve flow problems. The students will develop problem-solving skills, through which to cultivate an appreciation for the rich and complex structure of fluids, and appreciation for fundamental ideas in fluid dynamics.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: MAE 3230 or CEE 3310/BEE 3310, CHEME 3230. Prerequisite or corequisite MAE 4300.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: seniors.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

Outcomes

• Students will be able to understand the derivation and physical meaning of the conservation equations.
• Students will be able to derive analytical solutions to simplified problems.
• Students will be able to understand the underlying models in ANSYS/FLUENT.
• Students will be able to apply ANSYS/FLUENT to solve a range of problems.
• Students will be able to understand numerical methods and the limitations of CFD.
• Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to design a component using CFD analysis in ANSYS/FLUENT.

When Offered Spring.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies M.E. senior design requirement.

Comments Senior design report required.

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