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Flow Simulation using SolidWorks
4 weeks long course | 100% Online
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Project based learning with 3 industry level projects that learners can showcase on LinkedIn.
Learn Key Tools & Technologies SOLIDWORKS
Syllabus
This course is full of best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry experts in the form of videos and projects
Course Overview
- This course provides an introduction to the concepts of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and the flow Simulation tools in SOLIDWORKS.
- Students will develop an understanding of why CFD is essential by solving industrial problems.
- Students will create models in SOLIDWORKS, set up the problem physics, and perform simulations using the Flow Simulations tool.
- Students will work on interesting simulations like Centrifugal Pump, Flow over Cylinder, Parametric study for Flow through a Valve, etc.
- Students will learn to perform internal and external flow analysis and the inbuilt flow simulation add-ins in SOLIDWORKS.
Course Syllabus
On a daily basis we talk to companies in the likes of Tata Elxsi and Mahindra to fine tune our curriculum.
Week 01 - Introduction to CFD and SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
- An Introduction to the Concepts of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Week 02 - Steady-state Simulation of a Pipe Flow
- You will learn to model simple geometry using SOLIDWORKS.
- You will also learn how to set up a fluid study in SOLIDWORKS, and understand the necessary boundary conditions, along with the initial conditions to run the simulation.
- In this module, you will learn how to change the mesh settings as well.
- Also, the following topics are covered in this week,
- Simulating flow through a pipe.
- Parametric studies and grid dependency tests.
- Concepts of global maxima and global minima.
Week 03 - Transient Flow Simulation of Flow over a Cylinder
- You will be introduced to the concepts of external simulation and transient analysis. You will be learning how to calculate the total flow time and output time step.
Week 04 - Flow Over an Airfoil
- You will learn how to import the NACA airfoil data into SOLIDWORKS to create airfoil geometry.
- You will also learn how to
- Simulate the flow over a 2D NACA airfoil.
- Calculate the drag and lift forces for the various angles of attack.
Week 05 - Flow over an IC Engine Valve
- You will be learning the effect of the valve lifts over the mass flow rate. You will learn how to create flow trajectories.
- And perform the following calculations,
- Perform transient analysis at different valve lifts
- Create a plot of lift vs mass flow rate
Week 06 - Flow-through a Simple Centrifugal Pump
- In this module, you will be introduced to the concept of a moving reference frame while also learning about the rotating body feature in SOLIDWORKS.
- You will complete the following projects within this module:
- Using the MRF approach to simulate flow through a centrifugal pump
- Plotting a pump performance curve
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Industry Projects
Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 3 Projects that are available in this program.
Transient flow simulation of flow over a cylinder
Modeling and simulation of flow through flow-bench
Design and analysis of centrifugal pump
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Instructors profiles
Our courses are designed by leading academicians and experienced industry professionals.
1 industry expert
Our instructors are industry experts along with a passion to teach.
7 years in the experience range
Instructors with 7 years extensive industry experience.
Areas of expertise
- CFD
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