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CFD Foundation Course Description
This CFD Foundation Course course is designed for a complete beginner for learning computational fluid dynamics from a practical perspective. We will start from the essential mathematics to derive and understand the governing equations of fluid flow along with assignments that will familiarize you with programming. In the next step, you will learn to discretize the partial differential equations and solve them by writing codes. You will also learn topics like turbulence/turbulence models and also will be introduced to CFD software like ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, etc.
Course Fee: $79 (INR 7600) Including Tax
Key information:
- Course Instructor: Dr. Sandeep Mouvanal [MS, PhD from IIT Madras] [15 years Industrial Exp. as CFD Engineer]
Founder and CEO of Flowthermolab - Course content: 30 Lessons including quizzes and challenges/assignments
- Discussion forum: A discussion forum to discuss any topics with fellow students, support Engineers and the instructor
- Total access period: 12 Months from the day of enrolling
- Computer requirement: Minimum 4 GB RAM and i3 processor
- Software: MATLAB or Octave, Student version of ANSYS (Both are free for students)
- Access to course: Once you make the payment, your login ID and password will be sent automatically via email.
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Course content in detail
- Module 1: Introduction and Basics
- One lesson on the introduction to CFD
- Four lessons on essential mathematics required to understand and derive the governing equations and numerical techniques
- Learn programming to solve linear equations
- Module 2: Governing Equation of fluid flow
- Reynolds transportation Theorem
- Derivation of Navier Strokes Equation
- Classification of partial differential equations and the general form of governing equation
- Module 3: Finite Difference Method (FDM)
- Four lessons on FDM
- Understanding the basics from Taylor series expansion
- Steady-state 1-D diffusion problems
- Steady-state 2D diffusion problems
- Unsteady problems and numerical stability
- Module 4: CFD Software and tutorials-Part1
- Introduction to CFD tools like ANSYS Spaceclaim, Fluent Mesher and Fluent Solver
- Several practical tutorials to learn the tools
- Module 5: Finite volume method (FVM)
- Six lessons explaining the concept of FVM
- Solving 1D diffusion, convection-diffusion problems
- Linearization of source terms
- The SIMPLE Algorithm
- Module 6: Turbulence
- Introduction to turbulence
- Turbulence modeling
- Concept of wall y+ and its importance while generating CFD mesh
- Mini-project and certificate
- Extras
- Introduction to OpenFOAM, CFX with examples
- Sample CFD technical interview questions on fundamentals
Frequently asked question
- Is this an advanced course on CFD?
No, this is the beginning and entry to the world of CFD. - Do I get a certificate?
Yes, once you complete all the lessons and upload all the corresponding assignments, the certificate will be issued after verification. - Do I need a powerful workstation/computer to learn this course?
No, a normal laptop with 4 or 8GB RAM and a decent processor (i3 or i5) is good enough for this course. - What if I don’t understand some portion or need to clarify some doubts?
There is a dedicated discussion forum for this course. Support Engineers and instructors will address your questions. - Should I know programming to learn this course?
No, You will be guided systematically to program in Octave/MATLAB for solving 1D and 2D CFD problems - Is there any prerequisite?
Fundamental knowledge of Fluid dynamics which you learn in your bachelors degree is good enough - Can I get any discount as a student?
If you are a university student or an existing student of Flowthermolab, you can write to support@flowthermolab.com to check for any offers or to enroll in multiple courses together with a bundle offer.
Who is this course for?
- This is the first course we recommend for any beginners in CFD.
- Engineering students pursuing BTech, Mtech or PhD for their academic projects and to enhance their skills
- Any fluid dynamics/aerodynamics enthusiasts
- Professors/Lecturers who want to teach or guide their students in CFD projects
- CAD or FEA Engineers who want to up-skill and shift their career to CFD
- CFD Engineers already working in the industry but want to improve their fundamentals
Completing will help you to:
- Learn Essential Mathematics required to understand governing equations of fluid flow
- Learn and derive governing equations of fluid motion
- Learn discretization methods like FDM, FVM and coding them using MATLAB/Octave
- Introduction to CFD software like ANSYS Fluent, CFX, OpenFOAM, Spaceclaim etc.
- Build confidence by learning CFD from both fundamental and practical perspective
Course Includes
- 31 Lessons
- 21 Topics
- 25 Quizzes
Ratings and Reviews
Isuru Wickramaarachchi The CFD Foundation Course by FlowThermoLab provides a solid introduction to CFD fundamentals, numerical methods, and practical simulations. The content is well-structured, easy to follow, and balances theory with hands-on learning. I highly recommend it to students and engineers looking to build a strong foundation in CFD.
Saurabh Rajput The CFD Foundation Course by Flowthermolab is excellent for building strong fundamentals in CFD. It covers all the basic concepts in a very clear and structured manner, making it easy to understand even for beginners. The course helped me strengthen my understanding of core CFD principles and was very useful for improving my technical knowledge. Highly recommended for anyone starting their journey
LIJO VARGHESE The CFD Foundation course is very informative and well structured. I truly appreciate the sandeep teaching. One suggestion is to include more detailed explanation on meshing, particularly surface meshing side in practical part is required . Overall, the theoretical sessions are very enjoyable and easy to understand. It feels like I’m next to sandeep and attending the class.
Kunal Thuse I really enjoyed this CFD course. It starts from the fundamentals and explains concepts in a clear and systematic way. The structure of the course helped me understand how numerical methods are actually used in CFD to solve complex flow problems that are difficult to study experimentally. Overall, the course strengthened my basics and gave me a much better understanding of CFD fundamentals.
Sanath Kumar Naik L I’m glad I purchased this course it gave me a solid foundation in CFD concepts.
Ashish Chaudhari I have learnt basic thereotical concepts and deyailed software tutorial regarding CFD. This is very useful course for the CFD Learner.
Valjacques Great course. Nicely taught. Good for beginners. Thank you Dr Sandeep. Thank you Flowthermolab
Carlos Antonio Barajas Explained in a simple way without complicating so much, in addition to having jobs that make it more entertaining.
HAMZA COŞKUN I recommend this very successful course for those who are new to CFD.
This course exceeded my expectations. The fundamental concepts of CFD are explained clearly, making complex fluid dynamics topics easy to grasp. What I liked most were the practical, hands-on assignments—they perfectly bridged the gap between theory and real-world application. Highly recommended for anyone looking to build a strong, practical foundation!