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SG2212 Computational Fluid Dynamics 7.5 credits

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An in-depth course on numerical methods for computer simulation of fluid flows. Together with SG2224 Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics, a comprehensive course on theory and practice of computational fluid dynamics.

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Application

For course offering

Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students

Application code

61270

Headings with content from the Course syllabus SG2212 (Spring 2023–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

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Intended learning outcomes

After reading this course the student should be:

  • familiar with the differential equations for flow phenomena and numerical methods for their solution
  • able to use and develop flow simulation software for the most important classes of flows in engineering and science.
  • able to critically analyse different mathematical models and computational methods for flow simulations
  • able undertake flow computations using current best practice for model and method selection, and assessment of the quality of results obtained.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

  • A course in computer science or programming (e.g. DD1342);
  • A background in either fluid mechanics or numerical methods, equivalent to an advanced course in numerical methods (eg SF2520, 2521, 2561) or fluid mechanics (eg SG2214), or equivalent
  • English B / English 6

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Lecture notes and several recommended books

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LABA - Home work and computer assignments, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TENA - Written exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

One written or oral examination (TEN1; 3 university credits).

Homework and computer assignments (LAB1; 4,5 university credits).

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

SG2224 Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics

Contact

Mihai Mihaescu (mihaescu@kth.se), Ardeshir Hanifi (hanifi@kth.se)