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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

Knowledge of engineering

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)

1: Who can apply for the course?

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.

2: What is the total duration of the course?

The duration of the Advanced Certificate Program in the CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics programme is 360 hours.

3: How to view the course curriculum?

To view the entire Advanced Certificate Program in the CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics certification syllabus, students can visit the official site of the course.

4: By whom is the course being offered?

The Advanced Certificate Program in CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics certification is offered by the MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore.

5: Will the certificate be issued to the students?

Yes, upon completing the Advanced Certificate Program in the CFD-Vehicle Aerodynamics programme, students will be awarded a certificate.