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CIVL6669: Applied Fluid Engineering Computing
2025 unit information
The objective of this unit is to provide students with advanced knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques and skills in solving thermal fluid flow problems relevant to Civil and Environmental Engineering applications. Students will also gain experience in using a state-of-the-art commercial CFD package and advanced understanding of a range of engineering problems through working on projects.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Civil Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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CIVL5669 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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CIVL3612 or CIVL9612 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an advanced understanding of CFD procedures through both in-class and self learning
- LO2. demonstrate an understanding of advanced CFD approaches for dealing with turbulent and complex fluid flows
- LO3. use a state-of-the-art commercial CFD package to solve engineering problems
- LO4. formulate and solve engineering problems using CFD tools
- LO5. present CFD based solutions and analyses through technical reports
- LO6. demonstrate an advanced understanding of a range of fluid flow problems relevant to civil and environmental engineering applications
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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