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ME 704 Computational Methods in Thermal and Fluids Engineering (Introduction)

This document provides information about the ME 704 Computational Methods in Thermal and Fluids Engineering course. It introduces the instructor Kannan Iyer and lists recommended textbooks. The course will emphasize engineering fundamentals and applications over strict mathematics. Numerical methods will be used to solve thermal and fluid problems involving equations, interpolation, differentiation, integration, ODEs, and PDEs. The advantages of numerical methods are discussed. The goals are to provide exposure to problem solving methods and build student confidence and research skills. The problem solving methodology involves formulating a physical problem into a mathematical model and applying numerical techniques to find a satisfactory solution.

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ME 704 Computational Methods in Thermal and Fluids Engineering (Introduction)

This document provides information about the ME 704 Computational Methods in Thermal and Fluids Engineering course. It introduces the instructor Kannan Iyer and lists recommended textbooks. The course will emphasize engineering fundamentals and applications over strict mathematics. Numerical methods will be used to solve thermal and fluid problems involving equations, interpolation, differentiation, integration, ODEs, and PDEs. The advantages of numerical methods are discussed. The goals are to provide exposure to problem solving methods and build student confidence and research skills. The problem solving methodology involves formulating a physical problem into a mathematical model and applying numerical techniques to find a satisfactory solution.

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ME 704

Computational Methods in Thermal and


Fluids Engineering
(Introduction)
Kannan Iyer
[email protected]

General-1
Motivation for study
 To introduce numerical algorithms for
solving thermal engineering problems

Instructor
 Name: Kannan Iyer
 E-mail: [email protected]
 Office: First Floor, THTF Building

Grading
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

 Mid-Sem: 30%
 End-Sem: 40%
 Assignments: 30%

General-2
Books
 Numerical Methods for Engineers,
Chapra and Canale,
 Applied Numerical Methods,
Akai
 Computational Fluid Dynamics,
Hoffman and Chiang
 Computational Fluid Dynamics,
Ferziger and Peric

General-3
Emphasis
 Engineering rather than mathematical,
 Fundamentals to be stressed
 Theorems and Lemmas not be stressed but
just mentioned
 General concepts to be stressed than very
specific ones
 Extensive use of computers will be the focus

Material to be covered







Single non-linear equation


System of linear and non-linear equations
Interpolation, extrapolation and regression
Differentiation and integration
ODEs including IVP and BVP
PDEs involving parabolic, elliptic and
hyperbolic systems

Scope of Numerical methods


Problem solving methods in TFE
 Analytical
 Needs complex mathematics

 Experimental
 Limited validity
 Expensive and Time consuming

 Numerical
 Simple to apply
 Quick and economical

Advantages of Numerical methods


 Complex problems can be solved with
modest mathematical background
 Large parametric solutions can be obtained
economically to reinforce the physical
understanding
 Graphical visualization possible to locate hot
spots, high velocity zones, etc.

Goals and Objectives


 To give exposure to wide spectrum of
methods
 To instill confidence in problem solving skills
 To prepare students for their research
problem that can be numerically

Problem Solving Methodology


Physical
problem

Model Formulation
Governing Equations

Math
Model

Elements of Numerical Solution


Algorithm Design
 Aim of the course

Program Implementation
 Students to learn independently through
weekly homework

Yes

Numerical Techniques

No

Debugging and Testing


 Benchmark problems to be utilised

Satisfactory
Solution?

Documentation, Storage and Retrieval


Model Validation

Solution

Through Experiments

 Should have a clear write-up, stored in


multiple DVD

General Tips
 Programs should be structured
 Should have several comment statements
 Should be modular and made of several
functions and subroutines
 Should use structured blocks such as,
IF-THEN-ELSE-ENDIF
DO-ENDDO
 Should not assume to converge

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