Computational Fluid Dynamics (Graduate Level) WVU Course MAE 633

This course is an intermediate-level graduate course on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) primarily based upon finite difference and finite volume methods applied to fluid flow and heat transfer problems in engineering. The students will have access to the commercial code ANSYS Fluent. They will also develop their own programs for solving heat transfer and fluid flow problems. The course will introduce methods for discretization, review numerical methods for solving systems of equations, techniques for grid development, and solution analysis. Techniques for modeling turbulence will also be discussed.

Last taught: Spring 2022, Sample Syllabus

Computational Fluid Dynamics WVU Course MAE 433

Introduction to modern computational fluid dynamics. Development and implementation of finite- difference schemes for numerical flow solution. Grid Generation. Explicit, implicit, and iterative techniques. Emphasis on applications. Validation and verification of solution.

Student Composition: Seniors and Graduate Students with major field of studies in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Last taught: Spring 2024, Sample Syllabus

Compressible Aerodynamics WVU Course MAE 336

This course covers the fundamental concepts of compressible aerodynamic theory; including an introduction to hypersonic flow. Topics include analysis and design of compressible, inviscid flows, isentropic flow, shock waves, Prandtl-Meyer expansions, and supersonic nozzles and diffusers. The course will also identify aspects of airfoils in compressible flows, including small perturbation theory.

Student Composition: Juniors and Seniors with major field of study in Aerospace Engineering.

Last taught: Spring 2024, Sample Syllabus

Fluid Mechanics WVU Course MAE 331

Fluid statics, laminar and turbulent flow of compressible and incompressible fluids, flow measurements, open channel flow, and kinetics of fluids.

Student Composition: Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors with major field of studies in Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, and Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering.

Last taught: Fall 2016, Sample Syllabus

Thermal and Fluids Laboratory WVU Course MAE 322

Experiments demonstrating fundamental concepts of thermal-fluid systems; hydrostatics, dynamic pressure forces, dimensional analysis, pipe pressure losses, drag on external bodies, flow measurements devices, engine performance, fan and turbine performance, saturated vapor curve determination.

Student Composition: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors with major field of studies in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Last taught: Spring 2020, Sample Syllabus

Thermodynamics WVU Course MAE 320

Principles of thermodynamics; properties of ideal gases and vapors; closed and control volume system; first and second laws of thermodynamics; entropy and entropy generation; basic gas and vapor cycles; basic refrigeration cycles.

Student Composition: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors with major field of studies in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mining Engineering.

Last taught: Summer 2017, Sample Syllabus

Statics WVU Course MAE 241

Engineering applications of force equilibrium. Vector operations, couples and moments, resultants, centers of gravity and pressure, static friction, free-body diagrams, trusses and frames.

Student Composition: Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors with major field of studies in Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mining Engineering.

Last taught: Spring 2016, Sample Syllabus

Introduction to Aerospace Engineering WVU Course MAE 215

Fundamental physical quantities of a flowing gas, standard atmosphere, basic aerodynamic equations, airfoil nomenclature, lift, drag and aircraft performance. Digital computer usage applied to aerodynamic and performance problems and aircraft design.

Student Composition: Freshman and Sophomores with major field of study in Aerospace Engineering.

Last taught: Fall 2021, Sample Syllabus