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MENG4391 Syllabus

This document provides the syllabus for MENG 4391: An Introduction to Computational Thermal Fluid Science. The course will be taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-9:50 am. It is worth 3 credits and has prerequisites of MENG 3310, MENG 3316, and ENGR2304 or programming experience. Students will learn numerical techniques for solving partial differential equations governing fluid mechanics and heat transfer problems. Evaluation will be based on homework assignments, Project I worth 30%, and Project II worth 50%. Topics covered include numerical solutions of differential equations, finite difference methods for steady and transient heat conduction, and finite volume methods.

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MENG4391 Syllabus

This document provides the syllabus for MENG 4391: An Introduction to Computational Thermal Fluid Science. The course will be taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-9:50 am. It is worth 3 credits and has prerequisites of MENG 3310, MENG 3316, and ENGR2304 or programming experience. Students will learn numerical techniques for solving partial differential equations governing fluid mechanics and heat transfer problems. Evaluation will be based on homework assignments, Project I worth 30%, and Project II worth 50%. Topics covered include numerical solutions of differential equations, finite difference methods for steady and transient heat conduction, and finite volume methods.

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MENG 4391

An Introduction to Computational Thermal Fluid Science

Syllabus

Instructor
Mohsen Daghooghi
Office: 2228 STEM building
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: Thursdays: 10:00- 11:30 am or online meetings via zoom application by appointment!

Lectures: Tue-Thu: 8:30 am- 9:50 am

Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0

Pre-requisite
MENG 3310, MENG 3316, ENGR2304 or a working knowledge of a programming language (such as
MATLAB)

Suggested Textbooks
“Heat and Mass Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications”, 5th Edition
Yunus Cengel and Afshin Ghajar
McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN-13: 978-0073398181

“Introduction to Engineering Heat Transfer”


G.F. Nellis & S.A. Klien
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-107-17953-0

Description
This course provides an understanding of the theory and process of computational analysis of engineering
problems in fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The governing differential equations and numerical techniques
to solve them using finite-difference and finite-volume will be discussed in detail.
Learning Objectives and Student Outcomes
The educational objectives for this course are for students to understand the classification of partial differential
equations, fundamental concepts and techniques used in the numerical analysis of fluid flow and heat transfer,
various schemes of space and time discretization of partial differential equations of different types (elliptic,
hyperbolic, and parabolic). Emphasis is on finite-difference schemes for 1-D and 2-D steady state and transient heat
conduction. Upon the completion of this course, students will have skills on:
o Practical use and programming of numerical methods in heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
o Checking and assessing the accuracy of numerical results.
o Interpretation of the numerical results in heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
o Implementing iterative and non-iterative methods for the solution of systems of equations.

Course format
This course is presented in a traditional classroom, “face-to-face” setting. The blackboard website will be used
for online distribution of course materials and information including lecture notes, homework, solutions, grades, and
announcements—check it frequently!

Method of Evaluation
Element Weight
Homework assignments 20%
Project I 30%
Project II 50%

Homework is usually assigned at the end of each topic. For homework assignments and both projects, it is required
to provide sufficient explanation of the solution including numerical techniques, details of computations and used
computer program (if any).

Grading Scale
The overall letter grade ranges are expected to be as the following scale (subject to change!)
Grade Range Grade Range
A 93 £ Score C 73 £ Score <77
A- 90 £ Score < 93 C- 70 £ Score < 73
B+ 87 £ Score < 90 D+ 67 £ Score < 70
B 83 £ Score < 87 D 63 £ Score < 67
B- 80 £ Score < 83 D- 60 £ Score < 63
C+ 77 £ Score < 80 F Score < 60
Academic Honesty Policy
The unauthorized assistance, collaboration, and/or sharing of information on homework assignments
and projects will not be tolerated.
The Academic Honesty Policy at UHCL (found in the University of Houston-Clear Lake Catalog) states: "I will
be honest in all my academic activities and will not tolerate dishonesty."
a) Academic honesty is the cornerstone of the academic integrity of the university.
b) It is the foundation upon which the student builds personal integrity and establishes a standard of personal
behavior.
c) Because honesty and integrity are such important factors in the professional community, you should be aware
that failure to perform within the bounds of these ethical standards is sufficient grounds to receive a grade of
"F" in this course and be recommended for suspension from UHCL.

Conduct
The code of conduct for students is given at the following web site:
https://www.uhcl.edu/policies/documents/student-affairs/student-rights-and-responsibilities.pdf
Also, please see: https://www.uhcl.edu/dean-of-students/students/student-conduct-due-process-rights
Cheating is an extremely serious offense. Cheating on a homework will resulting in at least a 0 for all involved.
The only valid excuses for late homework assignments or project are a documented medical emergency (paper
documentation only, no e-mail) or family emergency.

Special Academic Accommodations


If you believe that you have a disability requiring an academic adjustment/auxiliary aid, please contact Disability
Services by phone at 281-283-2648, or email [email protected], or go to the office in the Student Services Building
(SSCB), Room 1.302.
The University of Houston System complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the provision of reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for
students with a disability.

Tentative Covered Topics


• Why Computational Approach?
• Introduction to Differential Equations
• Numerical Solutions for ODEs
• Finite Difference Formulation for 1D and 2D Steady Heat Conduction
• Finite Difference Formulation for Transient Heat Conduction
• Finite Volume Method for 1-D Diffusive Problem

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