A CFD laboratory archive supporting the academic process

Author

Shawn Ericson

Date of Award

8-2001

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Engineering Science

Major Professor

A. J. Baker

Committee Members

Joe Iannelli, Masood Parang

Abstract

The high level of complexity and non-linearity in modeling and simulation of fluid-thermal systems leads to uncertainty in the computational results. In response, the CFD technical community has developed a method of test involving verification, benchmark, and validation concepts to assist in assessing, hence understanding, the impact of error and uncertainty. As each computational model is unique, the use of validation and verification is paramount to obtaining credibility in solutions. Therefore it should be a key issue in the education process in computational fluid dynamics (CFD). A student taking CFD academic course work can benefit from an archive of associated computational results. Herein, these models include boundary layer flow, turbulence closure modeling, and.applications to full Navier-Stokes statements. Of paramount importance are the issues of false diffusion, mass conservation, non-linear iteration technique, linear algebra, accuracy and asymptotic convergence. The starting point for each model is the incompressible flow Navier-Stokes equations.

Recommended Citation

Ericson, Shawn, "A CFD laboratory archive supporting the academic process. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2001.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/9608