Fluid mechanics Aerodynamics Numerical methods

To acquire an advanced and applied knowledge in numerical methods and computational fluid mechanics, with application to internal and external aerodynamics. To acquire a basic knowledge of turbulence modeling techniques.

1 Introduction to Computational Aerodynamics 2 The mathematical models for fluid flow simulations 2.1 The equations of fluid dynamics 2.2 The mathematical nature of the flow equations and boundary conditions 3 Discretization Techniques 3.1 Finite Difference Methods 3.2 Finite Volume Methods 3.3 Structured and Unstructured Grids 4 The analysis of numerical schemes 4.1 Consistency, Stability and Error Analysis 5 The resolution of numerical schemes 5.1 Time integration methods 5.2 Iterative methods for the resolution of algebraic systems 6 Applications to inviscid and/or viscous flows 7 Introduction to Turbulence and its modeling 7.1 Direct numerical simulation (DNS) 7.2 Large Eddy simulation (LES) 7.3 Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS)

LEARNING ACTIVITIES - Theory sessions. - Problem sessions working individually and in groups. - Lab-sessions with mathematical software. - Individual work by the student METHODOLOGY - Teacher's presentations in class with the support of audiovisual media, in which the main concepts of the subject are explained. The corresponding bibliography is provided to complement the student's learning. - Critical reading of texts recommended by the professor of the subject: reports, manuals, and/or academic articles, either for subsequent discussion in class, or to expand and consolidate knowledge of the subject. - Resolution (individually or in groups) of practical cases, problems, etc. - Work on projects and reports, individually or in groups