AAE-E3030 - Numerical Modeling of Multiphase Flows D, Lecture, 27.2.2023-6.6.2023

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Overview: The student gains an overview of multiphase flow submodels used in many software, in particular, in combustion and reacting flow context. The student can name such submodels and explain the physical principles behind their functionality. 

Droplets and particles: The student understands liquid droplet/bubble/particle submodeling field and can use Matlab to write small programs to simulate motion, vaporization and breakup of particle phase with relevance to any multiphase flow. 

Chemical reaction and combustion modeling in 0d: The student can apply the Cantera software to model thermodynamics of chemical reactions/combustion processes with relevance to various reacting processes and emissions. 

Premixed combustion in 1d: The student can apply the Cantera software to model 1d flame propagation and flame speed with relevance to combustion and emissions.

Fluid dynamics: The student can use a provided Matlab code to simulate a) mixing with relevance to various industrial processes, and b) a premixed Bunsen flame with simple combustion model.

 

Credits: 5

Schedule: 27.02.2023 - 06.06.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ville Vuorinen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course offers a systematic walk-through to theory, simulation and modeling of multiphase flow systems encountered in various industrial processes. Typically such processes involve fluid flow and mixing, droplets/bubbles/particles, mixing, combustion and/or chemically reacting systems. Understanding such multiphase flows is relevant for improved fluid system operation, experimental work and numerical design by CFD methods. By completing five assignments, the student learns basics of particle submodel implementation, to simulate different fluid flows with provided Matlab code, and numerically investigate chemical reactions with relevance to sustainable modern combustion concepts. After the course the student can apply the information in experimentally and computationally oriented research and development context.  

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    5 assignments returned every two weeks

    Lectures and computer classes

    Exam

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 26h + independent work 26h

    Exercises 24 h + independent work 48h

    Preparation for exam 6h

    = 133 h

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring IV - V
    2023-2024 Spring IV - V

    Enrollment :

    Registration for the course via Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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