Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05481115 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 2025 | Spring | 8 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | English |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Asst. Prof. Remzi ŞAHİN |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Networking methods; Basic fluid equations in moving networks; Basic discretization methods for incompressible flows; Iterative methods; free surface flows
Objectives of the Course
To introduce a range of more advanced topics and recent advances in computational fluid dynamics.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Learn about the application of advanced numerical techniques. | P.2.74 | 1 |
| O2 | Learn about post-solution evaluation techniques. | P.2.75 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mesh generation algorithms |
| 2 | Governing equations of fluid flow on moving meshes |
| 3 | Finite difference methods for incompressible flows |
| 4 | Finite volume methods for incompressible flows |
| 5 | Finite element methods for incompressible flows |
| 6 | Iterative methods and Free surface flows |
| 7 | Midterm Exam |
| 8 | Finite difference methods for compressible flows |
| 9 | Finite volume methods for compressible flows |
| 10 | High order ENO and WENO methods |
| 11 | RANS models and Reynolds Stress models |
| 12 | Large eddy simulation of turbulence |
| 13 | Parallel computing in CFD |
| 14 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | P. M. Gresho, et al Incompressible Flow and the Finite Element Method Volume 1: Advection-Diffusion, Volume 2: Isothermal Laminar Flow, John Wiley & Sons, 2000. |
| P. M. Gresho, et al Incompressible Flow and the Finite Element Method Volume 1: Advection-Diffusion, Volume 2: Isothermal Laminar Flow, John Wiley & Sons, 2000. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 184 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 6,13 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Learn about the application of advanced numerical techniques. | 5 |
| O2 | Learn about post-solution evaluation techniques. | 5 |