COURSE SUMMARY

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Date of publication Last Reviewed

21 May 2010 21 May 2010

1. What is the course? Course information

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Computational Fluid Dynamics MSc, PgDip, PgCert full time & part time Engineering and Aerospace School of Engineering

Course title Awards and exit routes (options) Mode of delivery Faculty School(s) Course Director

Dr Evgeniy Shapiro (until September 2010)

Dr Nicholaos Asproulis (from September 2010)

Awarding Body Teaching Institution Admissions body Entry requirements UK Qualifications Framework Level Benchmark Statement(s)

Cranfield University Cranfield University Cranfield University standard University entry requirements QAA FHEQ level 7 (Masters)

Institutions delivering the course

This course is delivered by the School of Engineering/Department of Aerospace Sciences, where the research interests include among others fluid dynamics of single phase, multi-phase and multispecies flows; steady and unsteady aerodynamics; transition and turbulence; heat transfer; numerical methods development; scientific and high performance computing; computational fluid dynamics with the applications in aerospace, automotive, environmental, energy, micro and nanotechnology, nuclear, bio-medical, chemical and defence sectors. Teaching and/or assessment is provided solely by the School of Engineering/Department of Aerospace Sciences. Cranfield University remains fully responsible for the quality of delivery of the course.

Accreditation

The course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society. An accreditation visit was conducted by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in February 2010. The outcome will be announced in June 2010.

2. What are the aims of Cranfield University in providing the course?

Cranfield University offers this course in order to: provide a comprehensive training programme in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) which will enhance the skills of the graduate student through a detailed introduction to the fundamentals of CFD together with an insight into the applications of CFD.

provide a unique opportunity for cross-disciplinary education and knowledge transfer in the computational fluids engineering via integration of a very broad range of applications into course curriculum. produce graduates capable of solving computational fluid problems in a broad range of engineering areas, delivering high standard of computational expertise to the diverse range of employers. provide a CPD opportunity through the part-time course option for qualified engineers wishing to extend their knowledge of CFD or incorporate CFD into their practice Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) exit routes are provided for students who wish to access only parts of the course provided This programme is intended for the following range of students: recent graduates wishing to extend their knowledge and skills in the above areas; qualified engineers wishing to apply their skills into new areas; qualified engineers working with CFD in a particular area wishing to extend their knowledge and enhance their practice by knowledge transfer from different application areas.

3. What should students expect to achieve in completing the course? A. Postgraduate Certificate
Intended learning outcomes (skills and knowledge)
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In completing this course, and achieving the associated award, a diligent student should be able to: Teaching methods lectures from Cranfield staff and visiting speakers; participative sessions including tutorials and workshops; practical application elements, e.g. hands-on lab sessions and demonstrations. The balance of the above methods will depend on the precise modules selected by the student.

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Demonstrate a critical awareness of the governing equations of fluid mechanics, and their mathematical properties, in various formulations for compressible and incompressible inviscid and viscous flows. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the underlying principles of numerical analysis, concepts of stability, approximation and convergence and the numerical solution of systems of algebraic equations. Demonstrate a critical awareness of different Types of assessment state-of-the-art CFD methods as used in engineering practice and research and written assignments; development for both incompressible and practical assignments; compressible flows. closed book written Demonstrate a systematic application of the examinations. principles and limitations of alternative techniques for the simulation of turbulent and transitional flows and thus be able to apply these in a critical manner to practical applications. Recognise the potential sources of, and discriminate between, error and uncertainty in numerical simulations. Be aware of the tools that are available for the quantification of error and uncertainty in computational simulations. Be able to plan and perform credible computational simulations.

B. PgDip

In addition to the intended learning outcomes outlined above, a diligent student would also be expected to achieve: Intended learning outcomes (skills and knowledge) 6. Teaching methods

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lectures from Cranfield staff and Demonstrate a systematic application of the visiting speakers; requirements of grid generation for CFD participative sessions including applications and alternative techniques for the tutorials and workshops; visualisation and interpretation of CFD results. practical application elements, e.g. Demonstrate their acquired skills in applying hands-on lab sessions and commercial CFD software packages to practical demonstrations. engineering applications. The balance of the above methods will depend on the precise modules selected by the student. Types of assessment written assignments; practical assignments; closed book written examinations.

Intended learning outcomes (skills and knowledge)

Teaching methods

Interaction with the dissertation 8. A: Demonstrate a systematic application of the supervisor use of CFD to practical scientific and engineering fluid flow problems with the focus on planning, Types of assessment conducting and reporting upon a critical analysis of one or more aspects of Computational Fluid written dissertation Dynamics. oral examination of dissertation (viva voce)

C. MSc

In addition to the intended learning outcomes outlined above, a diligent student would also be expected to achieve: Intended learning outcomes (skills and knowledge) Teaching methods

Interaction with the research 8. B: Demonstrate a systematic application of the thesis supervisor use of CFD to practical scientific and engineering fluid flow problems with the focus on planning, Types of assessment conducting and reporting a programme of research into one or more aspects of written dissertation Computational Fluid Dynamics. oral examination of dissertation (viva voce)

4. How is the course taught?

The course material is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and hands-on lab sessions. Where possible, lectures feature a strong interactive element.

Assignments should be noted separately in the description of the course teaching methods. The assignments the students are required to complete (15 in total) are used not only as means of summative assessment but also as means of formative assessment guiding the students through various aspects of Computational Fluid Dynamics via application of techniques learned to practical problems. The learning support builds on the standard mechanisms provided by the University including library facilities, specialised IT provision (Linux workstations) etc. The course uses the Blackboard learning environment with all materials delivered in electronic form and electronic communication tools (e.g. forums) used to enhance the discussion of the course materials. In addition to standard learning support facilities the course utilises a number of specialised facilities, namely: Dedicated HPC cluster used in taught component and in thesis work NLFC Jetstream plane used in taught component to illustrate in-flight measurements Virtual reality facility used in taught component to illustrate advanced data visualisation methods Windtunnel facilities used for demonstrations Group assignments and lab sessions are utilised in order to enhance the transferable skills related to teamwork and communication.

5. How are students assessed?

The course uses a range of assessment types. In the MSc route, students can expect to have 5 written examinations, 15 pieces of assessment by submitted work and 1 elements of assessment by presentation or viva. This approach has been adopted in order to achieve a careful balance between the delivery of fundamental knowledge which is better assessed in a written examination and development of practical skills which the assignments are contributing to. The majority of the assignments utilised in the course incorporate solution of practical CFD problems with particular emphasis on developing practical CFD skills and critical evaluation capability. Group assignments are designed to facilitate development of team working skills.

6. How is the course structured?

Please see the course structure document for details on the individual elements of the course. Full-time students register for the course in October and are expected to complete the course within 12 calendar months. This course is also offered on a part-time basis. Students would still register in October however will take the course over 2 or 3 years selecting the modules to be taken each year in consultation with the Course Director. A 10 credit module or two 5-credit modules are usually taught over a week leaving the next week free for the assignments and independent learning and reflection.

7. What do students need to achieve in order to graduate?

Notwithstanding University Regulations and the authorities and powers exercised by examiners, students will normally need to demonstrate achievement in the elements of the course, as laid out in the course structure document. Courses are structured through the accumulation of credit, where 1 credit represents 10 notional learning hours. In brief, however, students will normally need to achieve the following in order to be awarded the qualifications:

A. Postgraduate Certificate

Students must pass with an overall credit weighed average mark of or above 50% the set of taught modules as specified in the course structure document. In addition students will only be permitted to achieve a mark of less than 40% in up to a maximum of 30 credits of the taught programme. Students must normally pass all elements of the course but condonement rules may apply at discretion of the Board of Examiners.

B. Postgraduate Diploma

Students must pass with an overall credit weighed average mark of or above 50% the taught component incorporating 75 credits of core modules and 25 credits corresponding to 5 selected optional modules. In addition candidates will only be permitted to achieve a mark of less than 40% in up to a maximum of 30 credits of the taught programme.

Further students must complete and pass with the mark of or above 50% the individual dissertation in a relevant field. Students must normally pass all elements of the course but condonement rules may apply at discretion of the Board of Examiners.

C. MSc

Students must pass with an overall credit weighed average mark of or above 50% the taught component incorporating 75 credits of core modules and 25 credits of 5 selected optional modules. In addition candidates will only be permitted to achieve a mark of less than 40% in up to a maximum of 30 credits of the taught programme. Furthermore, students must complete and pass with the mark of or above 50% the individual research thesis in a relevant field. Students must normally pass all elements of the course but condonement rules may apply at discretion of the Board of Examiners. If a student does not meet the required standards for the award, the examiners for the programme may decide to offer a lower award associated with the programme, providing that the student meets the requirements of the lower award.

8. Does the course have any academic or industrial partners?

The course team works with a number of industrial and academic collaborators of the Department of Aerospace Sciences in order to enhance student experience through the two primary mechanisms: Contribution from industrial and academic partners to the course delivery through invited lectures and seminars. Collaborative MSc thesis projects delivered with participation of industrial and academic partners. Furthermore, the course has an Industrial Advisory Panel which provides input to the programme from BAE Systems, EADS, DSTL and CeBeNetwork Gmbh.

9. How will the University assure the quality of the provision?

The quality of teaching provision is assured via a number of mechanisms including: Periodic course delivery and curriculum review by the course team. Detailed anonymous student feedback on taught component gathered twice a year and final feedback on the thesis project. The feedback questionnaires cover all aspects of course content and learning support. Detailed feedback delivered to students on all coursework submitted. External examiners are involved in quality assurance in a number of ways including: evaluation of written examination scripts; evaluation of assignment scripts; participation in the oral thesis examination. The course has an Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) incorporating key relevant industries (BAE Systems, EADS, DSTL and CeBeNetwork Gmbh.). IAB meets twice a year and helps insure relevance of the course content and improve employability of the graduates.

10. What opportunities are graduates likely to have on completing the course?
Our graduates are employed in a broad range of industries where computational expertise is required. Currently our graduates are employed among others by aerospace, computer hardware, automotive, measurement equipment, process systems and engineering consultancy companies. A part of our graduates pursue careers in academia through further PhD studies.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Course information

Course title Year Awards and exit routes (options) Mode of delivery Faculty School(s) Course Director

MSc in Computational Fluid Dynamics 2010/11 MSc, PgDip, PgCert full time & part time Faculty of Engineering and Aerospace School of Engineering Dr Evgeniy Shapiro (until September 2010) Dr Nicholaos Asproulis (from September 2010) Dr Evgeniy Shapiro (Deputy Director from September 2010)

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COURSE ELEMENTS LIBRARY (including taught modules, project modules and larger pieces of individual work) #
Title Academic Leader Contact hours * Calendar month(s) of delivery Assessment Credits Type Weight (%)

1 2 3 4

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer Numerical Methods for PDEs Grid Generation / CAD Data Analysis, Data Fusion & Post

Evgeniy Shapiro

Mandatory modules 20 Oct 20 10 10 Oct Nov Nov

10 10 5 5

A E A E A A

1/3 (33.3) 2/3 (66.6) 1/3 (33.3) 2/3 (66.6) 100 100

Evgeniy Shapiro Marco Hahn Nicholaos Asproulis

8 9 10

11

Processing Numerical Modelling for Steady & Unsteady Compressible Flows Numerical Modelling for Steady & Unsteady Incompressible Flows Managing Uncertainty in Simulations: Validation & Verification High Performance Computing for CFD Classical Turbulence Modelling Advanced Turbulence Modelling and Simulation: LES and DNS The Role of Experimental Data in CFD CFD for Multiphase Flows & Combustion CFD for Aerospace Applications CFD for Rotating Wings CFD for Micro- and Nano- Flows CFD for Environmental Flows CFD for Automotive Flows CFD for FluidStructure Interaction Research Project (for MSc) Dissertation (for PgDip)

Vladimir Titarev

20

Nov

10

A E

1/3 (33.3) 2/3 (66.6)

Nicholaos Asproulis

20

Jan

10

A E

1/3 (33.3) 2/3 (66.6)

Vladimir Titarev

10

Jan

100

Philip Barton Ben Thornber Dimitris Drikakis

10 10 10

Jan Feb Feb

5 5 5

A A E

100 100 100

Kevin Garry

10

Feb

100

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Optional modules (choice of 5) Vladimir 10 Feb Titarev Dimitris Drikakis Bowen Zhong Evgeniy Shapiro Ben Thornber Evgeniy Shapiro Philip Barton 10 10 10 10 10 10 Mar Mar Apr Apr May May

5 5 5 5 5 5 5

A A A A A A A

100 100 100 100 100 100 100

19

20

Other course elements Individual 10 Nov - Sept Project Supervisor Individual 5 Nov - Sept Dissertation Supervisor

100

TWRIT TORAL TWRIT TORAL

85 15 85 15

20

A = assignment E = written examination TWRIT = thesis or dissertation ORAL = oral examination

Modules 11, 13 and 14 are shared with the MSc in Aerospace Dynamics

EXIT ROUTES

MSc in Computational Fluid Dynamics

Description Credits of set Exam weighting Modular exam weighting (%,to 1dp if of set appropriate) (%, 1dp) Pass criteria and condonement/resit policy

COMPULSORY ELEMENTS Modules 1-11 75 37.5 variable (5 credits represents 2.5%) The pass mark for the course is 50%. In addition candidates will only be permitted to achieve a mark of less than 40% on up to a maximum of 30 credits of the taught programme. No resits are allowed unless in exceptional circumstances. A mark of 40-49% may be condoned, but students must gain a taught course average of 50% or more. Students must gain 50% or more in the research project.

Research Project (19)

100

50

OPTIONAL ELEMENTS 5 modules chosen from modules 1218 25 12.5 2.5% each

TOTAL:

200

100

PgDip in Computational Fluid Dynamics

Description Credits of set Exam weighting Modular exam weighting (%,to 1dp if of set appropriate) (%, 1dp) Pass criteria and condonement/resit policy

COMPULSORY ELEMENTS Modules 1-11 75 62.5 variable (5 credits represents 4.2%) The pass mark for the course is 50%. In addition candidates will only be permitted to achieve a mark of less than 40% on up to a maximum of 30 credits of the taught

Dissertation

20

16.7

(20) OPTIONAL ELEMENTS 5 modules chosen from modules 1218 25 20.8 4.2% each

programme. No resits are allowed unless in exceptional circumstances. A mark of 40-49% may be condoned, but students must gain a taught course average of 50% or more. Students must gain 50% or more in the dissertation.

TOTAL:

120

100

PgCert in Computational Fluid Dynamics

Description Credits of set Exam Modular exam weighting of set weighting (%,to 1dp if appropriate) (%, 1dp) Pass criteria and condonement/resit policy

COMPULSORY ELEMENTS The pass mark for the course is 50%. In addition candidates will only be permitted to achieve a mark of less than 40% on up to a maximum of 30 credits of the taught programme. No resits are allowed unless in exceptional circumstances. A mark of 40-49% may be condoned, but students must gain a taught course average of 50% or more.

Modules 1,2,5,6,7,8,9,10

60

100

variable (5 credits represents 8.3%)

OPTIONAL ELEMENTS: None TOTAL: 60 100