This course gives an overview of internal and external
applications. It then details the different CFD methods
which can be applied to each of the wide ranges of flow
types present. The methods will be discussed in terms of
range of applicability, expected accuracy and computational
expense. In addition, a series of case studies demonstrating
appropriate use of CFD methods in automotive design will be
presented. Finally, hands-on experience is gained using the
commercial software FLUENT and a panel method (for rapid
assessment of aerodynamic loading).

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for:

    * employees within SME's looking to use CFD in future
automotive projects
    * larger businesses wishing to provide convenient and
accessible  continuing professional development to staff
working in this field
    * researchers or students who plan to use CFD methods as
part of an automotive research project
    * experienced engineers looking for a refresher course.

Benefits

Following this course you will have a critical awareness of
the range of internal and external flows in which CFD
methods can be used. You will be able to critically evaluate
the limitations of each potential CFD method, and then
select the appropriate one to be used in a given automotive
problem.

The sponsoring organisation benefits from having an employee
or researcher who has a broad appreciation of the CFD
methods which can be employed in each of the vastly
different flow types present in a typical vehicle. This will
have a direct impact on the capability of the candidate, and
hence improve the quality of projects delivered.

Topics

The course features lectures on Application Areas for CFD in
Automotive Engineering; Appropriate Choice of CFD Technique;
CFD as a Complement to Experiment; High Performance
Computing and Design Optimisation; Data Analysis.