NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 計算流體力學(6732)
(Eng.) Computational Fluid Dynamics
Offering Dept Department of Mechanical Engineering
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher Yuan-Jung Chang
Department Department of Mechanical Engineering/Graduate Language 中/英文 Semester 2026-FALL
Course Description 本課程講授計算流體力學(CFD)的基礎理論與數值方法,涵蓋方程式的離散及有限差分法(FDM)的實作,並介紹有限體積法(FVM) 軟體的技術核心概念。

This course introduces the fundamental theories and numerical methods of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), with emphasis on equation discretization and the implementation of the Finite Difference Method (FDM). The course also covers the core concepts and computational techniques underlying Finite Volume Method (FVM)-based CFD software.
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使學生了解計算流體力學的基本原理以及應用,作為未來工程案例模擬與分析的基礎。

Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the principles and applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), providing a foundation for future engineering simulation and analysis.
1.The ability to solve engineering problems independently with professional knowledge in mechanical engineering.
2.The ability to think innovatively, plan and conduct research projects and to present research outcome in a professional format.
3.The ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and to integrate cross-field technologies..
4.A broader view of international competition/co-operation of industry.
5.The ability to lead, to manage and to plan life-long learning.
6.The knowledge of professional ethics and social responsibilities of a mechanical engineer.
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Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction and Mathematical Modeling
Week 2 Discretization of Differential Equations
Week 3 Discretization of Differential Equations
Week 4 Temporal Discretization
Week 5 2D Convection-Diffusion Problem
Week 6 Algorithms for Fluid Flow
Week 7 Algorithms for Fluid Flow
Week 8 Unstructured Finite Volume Method
Week 9 Unstructured Finite Volume Method & Midterm Exam
Week 10 OpenFOAM Software
Week 11 Matrix Solver and Parallel Computing
Week 12 Terminology and Methods
Week 13 Applications
Week 14 Applications
Week 15 Final report
Week 16 Final report
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   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Attendance(20%)
Homework (20%)
Midterm Exam(25%)
Project and Presentation(35%)
Textbook & other References
Lee, S. L.. Numerical methods for incompressible viscous flow and heat transfer, unpublished manuscript. National Tsing Hua University.
Murthy, J. Y., & Mathur, S. R. (2002). Numerical methods in heat, mass, and momentum transfer. School of Mechanical Engineering Purdue University.
Patankar, S. (2018). Numerical heat transfer and fluid flow. Taylor & Francis.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
iLearning 數位教學平台
Office Hours
Thursday 17:00~18:00
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