The objective of the course is to provide the knowledge and skills for the analysis of thermo-fluid dynamic problems in engineering by means of the CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) technique. In the first part of the course, the basic theoretical aspects related to the thermo-fluid dynamics governing equations will be addressed, together with the discretization methods of the governing equations and the numerical techniques for their solution. The concepts of stability, consistency, convergence and accuracy will be then illustrated in order to address the solution analysis. Finally, some practical guidelines on CFD simulation will be illustrated. Part of the course will be dedicated to the analysis of simple CFD problems of laminar and turbulent flows using dedicated CFD software.
The students will be able to apply the CFD technique in original ways, even in a research and/or interdisciplinary contexts, and then for the solution of unknown or not familiar problems. Students will have the ability to handle the complexity of computational thermo-fluid dynamic problems even with incomplete data and will be able to formulate judgements on them. In addition, students will have the skills to communicate the information relative to the analysed problems, to their knowledge and their solution to specialist and non-specialist audience.

Knowledge and understanding:
To understand the fundamental principles of numerical thermo-fluid dynamics. To know the methods of discretization and solution of the governing equations with numerical techniques. To acquire the basic knowledge for performing numerical CFD simulations.
Applying knowledge and understanding:
By carrying out case studies, the student will be encouraged to develop an applicative skills on the methodologies and techniques acquired.
Making judgments:
To be able to apply the acquired knowledge to solve simple application problems of numerical thermo-fluid dynamics.
Communication skills:
Knowing how to present, both in written and oral form, simple problems and possible solutions of thermo-fluid dynamics using numerical techniques.
Learning skills:
Knowing how to collect information from textbooks and other material for the autonomous solution of problems related to numerical thermo-fluid dynamics.