Introduction to Applied CFD

Duration: 15 hours

Tools: MSC Cradle

Contents:

• Introduction to Applied CFD

• What is Computational Fluid Dynamics?

• CFD – how it works?

• Definition of Field Variables

• Applications of CFD (Aerospace Oriented)

Introduction to Aerodynamics

Review of the Navier-Stokes equations

• Fluid Flow Governing Equations

• Classification and Assumptions of Flow

• Steady and Unsteady

Introduction of Cradle CFD

• Cradle CFD Graphical User Interface

• Operational Workflow

• Applications of Cradle

Hands-on Cradle CFD Workflow (Aerospace Driven Examples)

• Model Preparation

• Geometry Creation and Importing

• Geometry Cleanup and Editing

• Covers

• Extensions

• Extracting

 Grid and Mesh Preparation

• Why is a grid needed?

• Cell and Grid types

• Grid Design Guidelines (Resolution)

Introduction to grid generation on Cradle CFD

• Using the surface/volume regions

• Mesh controls and Walls Behaviors

• Mesh Quality Indicators

Introduction to Boundary Conditions

Initial and Solver Settings

Introduction to CFD postprocessing

• Vector plots

• Contours

• Flowlines

• Animations

• Drag and Lift Calculations

Advanced Topics (optional)

Introduction to Turbulence Modeling

• What is Turbulence?

• The need for turbulence modeling

• Turbulence Models in Cradle CFD

• Turbulent Flow Wall Treatments