Full course description
CFD for Multiphase Flows
Course Overview
Welcome to CFD for Multiphase Flows. This course is structured for learners who have a basic background in fluid mechanics theory, numerical methods, and CFD discretizations, and some programming experience (MATLAB, C/C++, Python). The overall course goal is to guide industrial CFD practitioners, both managers and line-engineers/scientists, to rapidly expand their capabilities into the multiphase realm.
Course topics include:
- Eulerian and Lagrangian schemes for modeling multiphase flows
- Homogenous and non-equilibrium (n-component) schemes, volumetric, and ensemble decompositions and averaging
- Closures
- Applications
- Verification and validation methods
- Turbulence direct numerical simulations/large eddy simulations
- Interface capturing/tracking schemes
What to Expect
This is a 4-week fully online course mixing asynchronous self-directed learning with live sessions with expert faculty. You should expect to spend roughly 20-25 hours total on this course. Each week will include a mix of direct instruction in the form of watching asynchronous instructor videos with explanations and demonstrations; exercises and activities you will do on your own to make sure you are grasping the concepts; and assignments you’ll submit to demonstrate your skills. There will also be live sessions with your instructors that will give time for deeper exploration of the topics and problem-solving demonstrations as well as time for you to ask questions.
To complete the short course and earn the digital badge, you’ll need to demonstrate competency in each of the learning outcomes listed below by successfully completing the culminating course assignments.
This course includes live synchronous sessions with faculty or professional experts each week. While they are highly beneficial to participate in live, accommodations will be made for those that cannot attend.
Time Commitment
Learners should anticipate dedicating around 15-25 hours over a 4-week period for this course. Each week, participants will engage in readings, watch instructional videos, complete assignments, and interact live with our faculty experts, averaging about 2-3 hours per week. Additionally, we offer the flexibility to watch recorded sessions with our experts, ensuring optimal convenience for all learners.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this micro-credential you will be able to:
- Identify and describe the theoretical underpinnings of the physics models being employed in modern multiphase CFD codes
- Set up, run, and interpret the results of multiphase flow and heat transfer simulations, applying their experience from hands-on case studies
- Implement multiphase physics and closure models within commercial or open source CFD environments
Technology Requirements
Multiphase flow simulation samples and exercises in this course will use MATLAB and Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+. If learners do not have access to these software tools, temporary access will be provided through the web-browser based Penn State virtual desktop interface (VDI).
Instructors
Dr. Robert Kunz
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University
Dr. Alexander Rattner
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University
Recognition
Upon completion of this course, you will receive a College of Engineering Certified Microcredential titled CFD for Multiphase Flows. This credential can be shared on your LinkedIn profile and other digital media.