Advanced Certificate Program in CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics
Study aerodynamics in detail by enrolling for the Advanced Certificate Program in CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics by MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences.
Online
3 Months
29,000 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Advanced Certificate Program in CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics by MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, has been purposefully designed for students who have completed their graduation or post-graduation in automobiles or mechanics. Over the time frame of 360 hours, students will cover the Advanced Certificate Program in the CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics certification syllabus in detail. Topics like- Finite volume methods, Different types of finite volume grids, Diffusion problems, Approximation of surface and volume integrals, and others will be covered so that students can master the topic of Aerodynamics.
The Highlights
- Course offered by MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore
- Certificate of completion
- Online Self-learning course
Programme Offerings
- Laboratory
- Theory classes
- Module notes
- PPT
- Module resources
- Software tools
- Projects
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | MSRUAS Bangalore |
- The fees may be paid in cash/DD at the University, The DDs must be drawn in favour of "M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences payable at Bangalore"
Advanced Certificate Program in CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics Fee Structure
| Fee | Amount in INR |
| Registration Fee | Rs.2,000 |
| Tuition Fee | Rs.27,000 |
| Total Fee | Rs.29,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Students can apply for the Advanced Certificate Program in the CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics certification course if they have completed their graduation or post-graduation degree in Automobile or Mechanical engineering.
What you will learn
Upon completing the Advanced Certificate Program in CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics training, students will have their knowledge strengthen in the following domains-
- Students will learn to create geometric models for vehicle aerodynamic problems
- They will be able to use Ansys ICEM CFD and Ansys FLUENT software for modeling
- Applicants will learn to create CFD models and solve various aerodynamics problems
- Candidates will also solve industry-specific problems, such as boundary conditions, appropriate grid types, to get CFD results
Who it is for
The programme is best suited for:
- Engineering graduates - mechanical and automobile engineering
- Engineering postgraduate - mechanical and automobile engineering
The Syllabus
Theory
- Overview of CAD and applications
- Mathematical representation of curves and surfaces
- Solid Modeling: Wireframe, B-Rep, CSG approaches, transformations and Projections
- Use three-dimensional CAD techniques to generate wireframes, surface models, and solid models
Laboratory
- Introduction to engineering drafting, managing views, adding dimensions and annotations, creating bills of materials.
- Creating part and surface modelling: Difference between surface and solid models, methods of solids model construction and editing, creating patterns, draft, shells, etc., creating surfaces, advanced surfaces with the use of variation sweep, surface by boundary, and curves, editing surfaces
- Introduction to modelling software environment, the study of industrial drawings, preparing sketches
- Assembly of parts: Introduction to assemblies, creating assemblies, assembly constraints, managing assemblies, animation in assemblies.
Introduction
- Boundary and initial conditions
- Overview of numerical methods
- Classification into various types of the equation- parabolic elliptic and hyperbolic
- Introduction to CFD, Conservation equation
- Mass
- Momentum and energy equations
- Physical examples of elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic partial differential equations
Numerical Grid Generation
- Numerical grid generation
- Types of the grid, basic grid types – shapes, application
Finite Difference Technique
- Treatment of boundary conditions
- Different means for formulating the finite-difference equation
- Finite difference methods
- Taylor series expansion, integration over the element
- Accuracy of finite difference method
- Boundary layer treatment
- Variable property
Finite Volume Technique
- Finite volume methods
- Diffusion problems
- Approximation of surface and volume integrals
- Different types of finite volume grids
- Central and upwind formulations and comparison for the convection-diffusion problem
Ansys ICEM CFD
- Introduction to ICEM CFD
- Volume meshing
- CAD/CAE data exchange and geometry cleanup
- Geometry creation
- Cleanup tools
- Edge-face meshing and mesh quality
- Volume decomposition examples
- Mesh control through size functions and boundary layer
Ansys Fluent
- Basics of Fluent for CFD analysis
- Turbulence modelling
- Boundary conditions
- Solver basics and setting
- Heat transfer
- Post-processing techniques
- Surface creations
- Export of results
Navier-Stokes Equations
- Explicit and implicit methods
- SIMPLE type methods
Turbulence and modeling
- Comparison of Different Turbulence Models
- Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes equations
- Important features of turbulent flow
- RANS modelling
- DNS and LES
Introduction to Vehicle Aerodynamics
- Basics of aerodynamics- Concept of the bluff body, Generic shapes, Relevance of these shapes to ground vehicles, Pressure drag, and Viscous drag
- Airflow to the passenger compartment
- Flow phenomenon related to vehicles- external and internal flow problem, resistance to vehicle motion, the performance potential of vehicle aerodynamics
Aerodynamic Drag of Cars
- Cars as a bluff body
- Types of drag force
- Flow field around the car
- Strategies for aerodynamic development
- Drag force
- Low drag profiles
- Analysis of aerodynamic drag
- Drag coefficient of cars
- Ansys Fluent: External and internal airflow in a passenger car, heat transfer analysis- conductive and convective heat transfer, drag reduction in commercial vehicles
- Ansys ICEM CFD: Meshing exercises on automotive-related components- Ahmed body, various car shapes, passenger compartment, engine cabin
MSRUAS Bangalore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Students who have completed their graduation and postgraduation in mechanical or automobile engineering can apply for the Advanced Certificate Program in the CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics certification course.
The duration of the Advanced Certificate Program in the CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics programme is 360 hours.
To view the entire Advanced Certificate Program in the CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics certification syllabus, students can visit the official site of the course.
The Advanced Certificate Program in CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics certification is offered by the MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore.
Yes, upon completing the Advanced Certificate Program in the CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics programme, students will be awarded a certificate.