• DECEMBER 2019

Technical University of Madrid

Online Master’s Degree

Numerical Simulation in Engineering

Online Master’s Degree Through UPM

Numerical Simulation in Engineering with Ansys

The Technical University of Madrid (UPM) offers an online master's degree with the goal of training
experts in the computational simulation of fluid mechanics, solid mechanics and electronics using
Ansys engineering simulation software.

The curriculum is oriented toward practical applications, relevant for a range of industries (energy,
automotive, aeronautics, construction, civil engineering, naval, railway, industrial equipment, etc.).
Included Content

Program Structure and

1 Degrees 4 Degree Benefits

2 Course Portfolio 5 Teaching Staff

3 Learning Method 6 Calendar & Fees

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 Program Structure &
Degrees
Numerical Simulation in Engineering

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Program Structure
Levels Modules Disciplines ECTS Credits
Basic Fundamentals and Application of Finite Element Method in Mechanical Analysis Solid 20
Fundamentals and Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics Fluid 20
Introduction to Electromagnetics: Theory and Simulation Electromagnetics 20
Advanced Dynamic Analysis Solid 20
Thermal Analysis Solid 10
Contact Non-Linearities Solid 10
Advanced Non-Linearities Solid 10
Fracture and Fatigue Solid 10
Solids Optimization Solid 10
Turbulence Fluid 10
Multiphase Fluid 20
Heat Transfer Fluid 10
Combustion and Reactions Fluid 10
Turbomachinery Fluid 10
Fluids Optimization Fluid 10
Fluid-Structure Interaction Solid, Fluid 10
Master’s Thesis Solid, Fluid 20
Three Levels of Professional Degrees

EXPERT SPECIALIST MASTER

• 20 ECTS – credits • 30 < ECTS - credit < 50 • 70 < ECTS – credits

• 1 BASIC module • 1 BASIC + 1 ADVANCED • 1 BASIC + at least 30
module credits in ADVANCED +
MASTER’S THESIS
Curriculum Areas of Focus
Students interested in Solid Mechanics Students interested in Fluid Mechanics
should take: should take:

• Solid Basic Module: Fundamentals and Application of Finite • Fluid Basic Module: Fundamentals and Application of Finite
Element Method in Mechanical Analysis Element Method in Mechanical Analysis
• One or several Solid Advanced Modules: Dynamic Analysis, • One or several Fluid Advanced Modules: Turbulence,
Thermal Analysis, Contact Non-linearities, Advanced Non- Multiphase, Heat Transfer, Combustion and Reactions,
linearities, Fracture and Fatigue, Optimization Turbomachinery, Optimization
• Master’s Thesis • Master’s Thesis

Students interested in Fluid-Structure Students interested in Electronics

Interaction should take: should take:

• Two Basic Modules: Fundamentals and Application of Finite • Basic Module: Introduction to Electromagnetics: Theory and
Element Method in Mechanical Analysis and Fundamentals Simulation
and Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Advanced Module of Fluid-Structure Interaction
• Master's Thesis

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Program Duration
The duration of each module is 1 semester on a four-month period, while the duration of the Master’s Thesis is
between 1-2 additional semesters.

AM = Advanced Module
In order to enroll an advanced module, the student will have to have passed the corresponding basic module(s).
In order to enroll in the Master’s Thesis, the student will have to have passed, at least, 30 credits, and enrolled in 20 credits.

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Inclusions in a Module

Student has access to the following during the semester:

• Moodle, the course virtual classroom
• Ansys software and License
• Evaluations

If the student fails a module:

• If the student fails the course at the end of the semester, he/she will have the right to an extra
exam session to be taken four months after the regular exam.
• To prepare for this extra exam, the student will have access to Moodle and to an Ansys license
prior to the exam.
• If the student fails the extra exam, he/she would need to enroll in the module again as well as pay
the fees corresponding to that module.
Inclusions in the Master's Thesis

The student has access during a minimum of 1 semester and a maximum

of 2 semesters:
• Professor tutorship of the project
• Ansys software and License
• Evaluation of the master’s thesis at the end of the first and/or second semester

If the event a student fails the Master’s Thesis:

• If the student failed or did not show up at the thesis in the second semester’s evaluation, he/she
would need to enroll in the master’s thesis as well as pay again.
 Course Portfolio
Numerical Simulation in Engineering

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Fluids Modules

The objective is to provide the adequate theoretical and practical background

to analyze fluid mechanics problems through numerical simulations.

Basic Module
• Fundamentals and Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics

Advanced Modules
• Turbulence
• Multiphase
• Heat Transfer
• Combustion and Reactions
• Turbomachinery
• Fluids Optimization
Fundamentals and Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics

MODULE OBJECTIVE
The objective of this module is to provide the adequate
theoretical and practical background to analyze fluid
mechanics problems through numerical simulations based
on the finite volume method (FVM) with Ansys CFD.

CREDITS: 20
TOPICS:
• Fundamentals of CFD
• CFD Pre-Processing : Geometry, Mesh
• Incompressible/Compressible Flows
• Introduction to Turbulence Modelling
• Numerical Performance Optimization
• Industrial Applications

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Turbulence

MODULE OBJECTIVE
The objective of this module is to detail advanced
turbulence modelizations and allows the student to
be able to accurately simulate all turbulent
engineering flows with Ansys CFD.

CREDITS: 10
TOPICS:
• Fundamentals of Turbulence
• Turbulent Eddies and Boundary Layers
• Advanced RANS Models (RSM, transition,…)
• Scale Resolving Models (LES, DES, SAS,…)
• Model Evaluation / Best Practices

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Multiphase

MODULE OBJECTIVE
The objective of this module is to present all models
available in Ansys CFD focusing on capabilities and setup
for Multiphase modeling.

CREDITS: 20
TOPICS:
• Particulate Flows
− Sprays, Chemical Reactions, Particle Size Distribution,…
− Eulerian Flows
• All Flow Regimes
• Gas/Liq, Gas/Solid, Liq/Gas and Liq/Solid
• Eulerian Wall Film
− Free Surface Flows
− Phase Interaction
• Drag, Lift,…
• Condensation, Evaporation, Boiling

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Heat Transfer

MODULE OBJECTIVE
The objective of this module is to present all modes of
heat transfer and allows the attendee to be able to set
up and solve them with Ansys CFD.

CREDITS: 10
TOPICS:
• Conduction
• Convection (forced and natural)
• Fluid-Solid Conjugate Heat-Transfer
• Radiation
• Interphase Energy Source
• Heat Exchangers

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Combustion and Reactions

MODULE OBJECTIVE
This module will provide detailed background on
reacting flow models allowing the attendee to be able
to accurately simulate reacting flows in steady and
unsteady analysis in Ansys CFD.

CREDITS: 10
TOPICS:
• Species Transport
• Non-Premixed, Premixed & Partially Premixed Flames
• Discrete Phase Reaction Modelling
• Detailed Chemistry & Chemistry Acceleration
• Surface Reactions

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Turbomachinery

MODULE OBJECTIVE
The objective of this module is to present various
levels of modeling of turbomachinery from 2D blade
models to full rotor unsteady simulations with Ansys
CFD.

CREDITS: 10
TOPICS:
• Fundamentals of Rotating Machines
• Simplified Blade-to-Blade and Through Flow Models
• Modelizations of Turbines and Compressors
• Steady CFD Approach (MRF)
• Transient CFD Approach (Sliding Mesh)

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Fluids Optimization

MODULE OBJECTIVE
The objective of this module is to obtain both the
theoretical and practical knowledge related to
optimization in Fluid Mechanics with Ansys.

CREDITS: 10
TOPICS:
• Parametric Optimization with DesignXplorer
− Parameters Correlation
− Design of Experiments
− Response Surface
− Goal Driven Optimization
− Robust design and Six Sigma Analysis
• Fluids Topological and Shape Optimization
− in Ansys FLUENT with Adjoint Solver and Mesh Morpher Optimizer

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Solid Modules

The objective is to provide the adequate theoretical and practical background

to analyze mechanical problems through numerical simulations.

Basic Module
• Fundamentals and Application of Finite Element Method in Mechanical Analysis

Advanced Modules
• Contact Non-linearities
• Advanced Non-linearities
• Dynamic Analysis
• Thermal Analysis
• Fracture and Fatigue
• Solids Optimization
Fundamentals and Application of Finite Element Method in Mechanical Analysis

MODULE OBJECTIVE
The objective of this module is to provide the adequate
theoretical and practical background to analyze mechanical
problems through numerical simulations based on the finite
element method (FEM) with Ansys Mechanical.

CREDITS: 20
TOPICS:
• Fundamental Concepts of FEM: 1D Problems
• 2D and 3D Elastostatics
• Isoparametric Elements
• Geometry Preparation and Meshing Techniques
• Definition of Boundary Conditions and Loads
• Plate and Beam Modelling
• Potential Problems
• Linear Buckling Analysis
• Introduction to Modal Analysis
• Nonlinear Analysis

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Contact Non-Linearities

MODULE OBJECTIVE
This module is intended to provide a theoretical and practical
background in Computational Contact Mechanics. Types of
connections like gasket joints and prestressed bolts will be
also addressed.

CREDITS: 10
TOPICS:
• Basic Concepts
• Types of Contact
• Normal and Tangential Contact Methodologies
• Contact Detection Methods
• Finite Element Implementation of Contacts
• Contact Post Processing
• General Joints
• Bolt Pretensions
• Gasket Joints

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Advanced Non-Linearities

MODULE OBJECTIVE
This module will provide the adequate theoretical and
practical background to perform advance structural
nonlinear analyses with Ansys Mechanical. Geometric and
Material non-linearities will be covered.

CREDITS: 10
TOPICS:
• Non-linear Solution Diagnostic
• Geometric Non-linearities: Structural Buckling
• Non-linear Material Models:
− Plasticity
− Viscoplasticity
− Creep
− Hiperelasticity
− Viscoelasticity
− Advanced Models

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Dynamic Analysis

MODULE OBJECTIVE
This module will provide the adequate theoretical and
practical background to analyze dynamic problems through
numerical simulations based on the finite element method
(FEM) with Ansys Mechanical.

CREDITS: 10
TOPICS:
• Introduction to Dynamic Analysis
• Modal Analysis
• Response to Harmonic Loading
• Spectrum & PSD Analysis
• Response to General Dynamic Loading
− Implicit Methods
− Explicit Methods

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Thermal Analysis

MODULE OBJECTIVE
This module will provide the adequate theoretical and
practical background to analyze thermal problems through
numerical simulations based on the finite element method
(FEM) with Ansys Mechanical.

CREDITS: 10
TOPICS:
• Basic Concepts of Heat Transfer:
− Conduction, Convection & Radiation
− Steady-State and Transient Thermal Analysis
− Phase Change
− Thermo-Mechanical Analysis: Weak and
Strong Coupling
− Thermo-Electrical Analysis

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Fracture and Fatigue

MODULE OBJECTIVE
This module will provide the adequate theoretical and
practical background to analyze fracture and fatigue
problems through numerical simulations based on the
finite element method (FEM) with Ansys Mechanical
and Ansys nCode.

CREDITS: 10
TOPICS:
• Introduction to Fracture Analysis • Introduction to Fatigue Analysis
− Stress Intensity Factor (SIFs) − Definition of Fatigue Analysis
− J-Integral − Stress Life Analysis
− Energy Release Rate (G) − Strain Life Analysis
− Definition of Fracture Analysis
• Fracture Tool
(Crack, Premeshed Crack, Postprocessing)

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Solids Optimization

MODULE OBJECTIVE
The objective of this module is to obtain both the theoretical
and practical knowledge related to optimization in Solid
Mechanics with Ansys.

CREDITS: 10
TOPICS:
• Parametric Optimization with DesignXplorer
− Parameters Correlation
− Design of Experiments
− Response Surface
− Goal Driven Optimization
− Robust Design and Six Sigma Analysis
• Solids Topological Optimization
− In GENESIS Topology for Ansys Mechanical

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Fluid-Structure Interaction

MODULE OBJECTIVE
The objective of this module is to be able to set up different
simulations scheme between CFD and FEM codes to study
phenomena arising from fluid structure interaction and
provide coupled results for both fields.

CREDITS: 10
TOPICS:
• 1-Way and 2-Way Fluid Structure Interaction
• Structural FSI
• Thermal FSI
• Thermo-Structural FSI
− Moving and Deforming Meshes
• 6 DOF

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Electromagnetics Module

The objective is to provide the adequate theoretical and practical background

to analyze electromagnetic problems through numerical simulations.

Basic Module
• Introduction to Electromagnetics: Theory and Simulation
Introduction to Electromagnetics: Theory and Simulation

MODULE OBJECTIVE
The objective is to provide theoretical and practical
background to analyze electromagnetic problems through
numerical simulations

CREDITS: 20
TOPICS:
• Fundamentals: Introduction and Background
• Time-invariant Electric Field
• Time-invariant Magnetic Field
• Slowly Time-varying Electromagnetic Fields
• Maxwell's Equations in Advanced Applications
• Numerical Methods

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 Learning Method
Numerical Simulation in Engineering

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Learning Method

The master's degree learning methodology is entirely online and includes documentation, exercises,
tutorials, online evaluation, tutor sessions, forum and exams in English. The student has access to all
learning materials through the virtual classroom.

Additional Details:
• All instructional material has been created by the Technical University of Madrid and Ansys.

• For the software applications, students have access to Ansys software and licenses needed to perform exercises,
tutorials, exams and the master’s degree thesis.

• Contact with the professors is conducted through the virtual classroom, tutor sessions or forum. Communication
between student and professor can be done in English or Spanish.

• Student evaluation is conducted via homework assignments and midterm tests for each module and an evaluation
of the master's thesis.
 Using Ansys Software

• Installed on student's machine

• Connected to the University license

server

• Teaching License to complete Modules

• Research License to complete Master’s

Thesis

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 Degree Benefits
Numerical Simulation in Engineering

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Why Ansys and UPM?

#1 #1
In engineering simulation In engineering education in Spain

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Aligned with Industry Needs

Learn how to effectively apply Numerical Simulation in

engineering.
Align practical and theoretical concepts in
‐ Fluid mechanics
‐ Solid mechanics
‐ Electronics
with advanced calculations on industry-related use
cases.

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Who Would Benefit from this Program?

Students – Gain skills for career Companies – Employee skills development

Engineers – Career advancement

Testimonial from Ryan Schultz

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simulation trained students command a premium.

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 Teaching Staff
Numerical Simulation in Engineering

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UPM – Teaching Staff

Ricardo Perera
Director of the Master’s Degree Program

Education: PhD Mining Engineering

Research Interests: Material modelling, computational mechanics, strengthening

of concrete structures with FRP composites, structural health monitoring in
mechanical and civil engineering and soft computing.

Experience & Accomplishments: Authored more than 85 journal papers, has an

h-index of 26, participated in more than 150 conferences and seminars, member
of the editorial board of four international journals.

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UPM – Teaching Staff

Félix Arévalo
Associate Professor

Education: PhD Aeroelasticity, Polytechnic University of Madrid

Experience & Accomplishments:

Before 1999: 2Y experience in aerodynamic design of turbine Blades of turbofan-
type engines (ITP and Honeywell Aerospace – USA).
1999-now: 22Y experience in Loads, Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity
(SD&A) within AIRBUS Defense & Space, working in different projects as C-295,
AIRBUS-Derivatives (Refueling tankers as A310-Demo or A330-MRTT and Boom
System), A400M, Eurofighter (EF-2000), Falcon FX, and Eurodrone.

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UPM – Teaching Staff
Gustavo Guinea
Professor & Director of the Center for Biomedical
Engineering

Education: PhD Engineering, Polytechnic University of Madrid

Research Interests: Research focused in the development of new bioinspired

fibers for scaffolding and tissue regeneration and on the characterization and
modeling of mechanical properties and microstructure of biological fibers and
soft biological tissues.

Experience & Accomplishments: Awarded the RILEM's Robert L'Hermite Medal in

1993, appointed to National Correspondent Member of the Royal Spanish
Academy of Sciences in 2006, served as President of the Spanish Structural
Integrity Society in the period 2001-2009, authored more than a hundred indexed
scientific papers, has an H-Index of 39.

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UPM - Electromagnetic Discipline Coordinator

Miroslav Vasić
Associate Professor

Education: PhD Industrial Electronics

Research Interests: Power electronics applications (in the field of telecom,

automotive and renewable energy applications), power converter modeling,
optimizations and research of new semiconductor wide bandgap devices bakes
on GaN and SiC.

Experience & Accomplishments: Advised 20+ Master Thesis and 2 Doctoral

dissertations, published 20+ journal papers and 50+ technical papers, holds 5
patents, and awarded a Medal for his Research Trajectory by the Royal Academy
of Engineers, Spain and the Best Young Researcher Award by UPM.

Learn more about Miroslav here.

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UPM - Electromagnetic Discipline Coordinator

Alberto Delgado
Teaching Assistant

Education: BSc Electrical Engineering, MSc Industrial Electronics

Research Interests: Power electronics applications in the field of modeling of dc–

dc converters for inductive power transfer system, magnetic components for
different applications, such as RFID communications and wireless charging, and
magnetic nano-materials and micro-materials.

Experience & Accomplishments: Advised 20+ Degree and Master Thesis,

published several journal and technical papers.

Learn more about Alberto here.

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 Calendar & Fees
Numerical Simulation in Engineering

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Calendar

First Semester
Enrollment period: June 1st 2021 - October 10th 2021
Registration period: July 16th 2021 - October 15th 2021
Teaching period: October 4th 2021 - January 30th 2022

Second Semester
Enrollment period: November 15th 2021 - March 6th 2022
Registration period: December 15th 2021 - March 15th 2022
Teaching period: February 28th 2022 - June 26th 2022
Fees
The student has complete flexibility to choose the module(s) to follow each semester and
‐ The total cost of the Degree is paid progressively before the starting of each semester.
‐ The student will only pay for the credits he will take during that period.
‐ If the student decides to leave the Master temporarily, he/she may reincorporate again keeping his/her prior condition.
The Master’s Degree fee is 80€ per ECTS-credit. For each module:
Module Fee (€)
Fundamentals and Application of Finite Element Method in Mechanical Analysis 1600
Fundamentals and Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics 1600
Introduction to Electromagnetics: Theory and Simulation 1600
Dynamic Analysis 1600
Thermal Analysis 800
Contact Non-linearities 800
Advanced Non-linearities 800
Fracture and Fatigue 800
Solids Optimization 800
Turbulence 800
Multiphase 1600
Heat Transfer 800
Combustion and Reactions 800
Turbomachinery 800
Fluids Optimization 800
Fluid-Structure Interaction 800
Master's Thesis 1600
 Important Links and Contact Information

• Master’s Degree Website

• Pre-Enrollment
• Technical University of Madrid (UPM)
• Linkedin
• E-mail
• Ansys Academic Program
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