Computational Fluid Dynamics using ANSYS
Course Information
Duration: 45 Hours
Description
This course equips students and professionals with skills in omputational Fluid Dynamics(CFD)using ANSYSWorkbench and Fluent.
Learners will explore geometrycreation, meshing, solversetup, and post-processing, while understanding fluid flow fundamentals,
turbulence, thermal, andmultiphase models. Practical projects in aerodynamics, nternalflows, andelectronicscooling will help
learners understand its real-world application. With hands-on use of Fluent, SpaceClaim, Discovery, and ICEM CFD, the course
emphasizes on industry best practices, validation methods, and career guidance,preparing participants for engineering challenges.
Topics Covered
1. Introduction to CFD and Flow Physics
- Overview of CFD and its application in industry
- Classification of fluid flows: Laminar, Turbulent, Compressible, Incompressible
- Governing Equations: Continuity, Momentum, Energy
- Introduction to FEM, FVM, FDM
- Importance of CFD in aerospace, automotive, HVAC, etc
2. ANSYS Workbench UI and Workflow
- UI and project schematics
- Coupling of different modules
- Sharing materials, geometry, meshes
- Archiving and file management best practices
3. Geometry Creationr
- DesignModeler and SpaceClaim comparison
- Geometry creation (1d, 2d, 3d)
- Cleanup, simplification, and healing (idealisation)
- Importing CAD files (IGES, STEP)
4. Advance Geometry Tools- SpaceClaim and Discovery
- Direct modelling concepts
- De-featuring and surface wrapping
- Real-time simulation in discovery
- Export to Fluent/CFX/mechanical
5. Meshing Fundamentals and ICEM CFD
- Structured and unstructured meshing
- Element Types: Tri, Tetra, Hexa, Prism
- Mesh Quality Metrics: Skewness, Aspect Ratio, Orthogonality
- Introduction to ICEM CFD:
- 2D airfoil mesh
- Blocking strategy
- Multi-zone meshing
- Inflation layers for boundary layer resolution
6. Solver Setup in ANSYS Fluent
- Solver types (pressure-based and density-based)
- Material models (air, water, custom fluids)
- Steady and transient flows
- Turbulence models (k-ε, k-ω SST)
- Multiphase models (VOF, DPM)
- Heat transfer modelling
- Initialization, residuals, and monitoring
7. Post-Processing and Validation
- Contours, streamlines, and vectors
- Surface and volume integrals
- Time-series graphs
- Reports: forces, moments, coefficients
- Experimental and CFD validation basics