Computational Fluid

Dynamics
SEMINAR I
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What is CFD

Applications of CFD

CFD research at AUB

CFD Tutorial
 Why CFD Seminars?
Maturing technology

adopted by increasing number of

industries

still require expert users

An Expanding CFD Community

research and development

applications
 CFD Advantages

Research tool

Exploration of flow physics

Design Tool

Simulation based design rather than build

and test
 CFD Applications
Aerospace

Automotive
Polymerization reactor
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burner residence time
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Chemical Processing effects. Wing-Body Interaction
Aerodynamics

Power Generation

Shear rate distribution in twin-

Engine Cooling
screw extruder simulation
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CFD Research at AUB

Started in early 1990s

Development in many key areas

accuracy enhancement

robust algorithms

complex physics

http://webfea.fea.aub.edu.lb/fea/me/CFD
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