Module Title:Advanced Simulation
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: The module will be delivered using lectures and tutorials with a mixture of presentations, example exercises, question and answer sessions, group discussions and online resources. Laboratory classes will be delivered to students working in groups to obtain experimental data with subsequent individual reporting/assessment.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to provide students with an in-depth understanding and best practice of advanced design processes including CFD & FEA and the application of computer technologies to these areas.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Develop mesh generation strategy for two and three dimensional geometrical arrangements using industry standard software.
LO2 Apply advanced F.E.A. & C.F.D. techniques to typical design problems;
LO3 Perform parameter based DOE and design optimisation
LO4 Write technical reports in the style of a journal paper
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
DSGN H3601 Advanced Manufacturing or equivalent
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Meshing
• ANSYS Meshing Basics • Meshing Methods • Global Mesh Controls • Local Mesh Control • Assembly Meshing • Mesh Quality
Finite Element Analysis
General Pre-processing, Modelling Connections, Remote Boundary Conditions and Constraint Equations, Static Structural Analysis, Modal Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Multistep Analysis, Results and Post-Processing,
Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Introduction to the CFD Methodology • Cell Zone and Boundary Conditions • Post-Processing with Fluent and CFD-Post • Solver Settings • Turbulence Modelling • Heat Transfer • Transient Flows • Moving Zones • Multiphase Flows • HPC • Best Practices
Heat Transfer Modelling
• Introduction • Conduction Heat Transfer • Forced Convection • Natural Convection • Radiation Heat Transfer • Solar Load Model • Heat Exchangers • Heat Transfer in Porous Media • Best Practices
Mechanical Nonlinear Connections and Contact
• Interface Treatments • Bolt Pretension • Modeling Gaskets • Accessing Advanced Contact Features via MAPDL • General Contact Technology • Best Practices
Mechanical Dynamics
• General understanding of the different types of dynamic analyses. • Procedure for performing FEA simulations, including modal, harmonic, random vibration, response spectrum, and transient structural analyses • Best Practices
CFD Dynamic Meshing
• Dynamic Mesh Zones with UDF’s and Profiles • Layering Mesh Method • Smoothing Mesh Method • Remeshing • Coupled 6DOF • Convergence • Best Practices
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Students will be required complete on site lab tasks 1,2,3 50.00 Ongoing
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Students will complete projects investigating design issues using CAD/FEA & CFD packages 1,2,3,4 50.00 n/a
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lab/Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Laboratory 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Estimated Learner Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EMMEC_B Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering 7 Mandatory