NG3S238 - Engineering Computational Analysis 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Engineering Computational Analysis | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Shee-Meng Thai | ||
| Module Team: | Vishagen Ramasamy, Meinwen Taylor | ||
| First Intended Intake: | JUL 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100431 - thermodynamics | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
1. To extend the student’s knowledge in engineering analysis with the application of finite element techniques.
2. To provide students with a practical introduction to the application of computational methods in fluid mechanics and aerodynamics analysis.
Content Summary
FEA:
- Finite Element Theory
- One-dimensional Elements
- Two-dimensional elements (plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric)
- Finite Element Modelling
- Finite Element Results Interpretation
- Finite element application / limitations
CFD:
- Overview of fundamental CFD theory (the Navier-Stokes equations, the finite volume method, boundary conditions, turbulence modelling, solution algorithms)
- Geometry and mesh generation.
- Classification of fluid flow problems, and identification of modelling approach.
- Verification and validation of Numerical Models.
- Postprocessing, reporting and documentation of CFD Data.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 32 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse engineering problems in FEA and CFD using industry standard software. |
| LO2 | Critical assess the limitations of these methods in regards to their application for solving real world problems. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 2 | Using ANSYS Fluent package to model real world problem and validate CFD simulation results with wind tunnel testing results. | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Practical finite element analysis with a written report. | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |