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Computational Fluid Dynamics: Unit I, II and III

This document contains 20 computational fluid dynamics (CFD) questions covering topics from units I, II, and III of the course. The questions cover: [1] definitions of key CFD concepts like convective derivatives and local derivatives; [2] applications of CFD; [3] deriving governing equations like continuity, momentum, and energy equations; [4] boundary conditions; [5] finite difference methods; [6] types of partial differential equations like elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic and examples of each; [7] stability analysis methods. The questions require deriving equations, explaining concepts, distinguishing schemes, and analyzing behaviors of partial differential equations.

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Computational Fluid Dynamics: Unit I, II and III

This document contains 20 computational fluid dynamics (CFD) questions covering topics from units I, II, and III of the course. The questions cover: [1] definitions of key CFD concepts like convective derivatives and local derivatives; [2] applications of CFD; [3] deriving governing equations like continuity, momentum, and energy equations; [4] boundary conditions; [5] finite difference methods; [6] types of partial differential equations like elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic and examples of each; [7] stability analysis methods. The questions require deriving equations, explaining concepts, distinguishing schemes, and analyzing behaviors of partial differential equations.

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IV B.Tech I Sem Question Bank

COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS


Unit I, II and III
1. Short Answer Questions
a. Define Convective derivative and Local Derivative.
b. Why should we use CFD?
c. Write the continuity equations for non-viscous flow.
d. Illustrate using sketch, the four models of fluid flow.
e. Differentiate space marching and time marching solution.
f. Define characteristic curve.
g. State the forward, central and rearward difference formulae for∂ u/∂ x at point (i,j) using Finite
difference method.
h. Write the generic form of conservative governing equations.
i. Define shock fitting and shock capturing methods.
j. Define Round-off error and discretization error.
k. Define Courant Number.
l. Define the stable and unstable solution in CFD
m. Give the expression for Lax Derivative.
n. Define the term “reflection of boundary conditions”.
o. Define the term boundary conditions in CFD.

2. State the applications of CFD in various fields.


3. Derive the expression for substantial derivative. Explain its significance.
4. Derive/Obtain the Momentum equation in partial differential form for inviscid flows and viscous flows
applying the conservation principle to a suitable flow model
5. a. Derive the expression for substantial derivative. Explain the significance.
b. Explain the boundary conditions used in CFD using neat sketches.
6. Derive the Energy equation by applying the conservation principle to a suitable flow model in integral
form PDE form
7. Derive continuity equation in integral and PDE forms applying the conservative principle for all the 4
models of the flow and prove that all the equations converge to same form.
8. Explain the importance of divergence of velocity in CFD.
9. a. Analyze the behavior of PDE’s in elliptic form.
b. Give examples of the flows governed by the elliptic equations.
10. a. Obtain the roots of Quasi-linear partial differential equations using Eigen Value Method.
b. Show that the
∂2 u 2
2∂ u
i. second order wave equation given by 2 =c is a hyberbolic equation
∂t ∂ x2
∂u ∂u
ii. The first order wave equation + c =0 is an elliptic equation.
∂t ∂x
11. Reframe the governing equations into generic form suitable for CFD.
12. Explain “Parabolized” viscous flows using an example.
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13. Explain the behavior of “Elliptic” equation using an example.


14. Explain the behavior of hyperbolic equations using an example.
15. For a space marching solution in x-direction for an inviscid flow, the elements in the solution vector are
given as
ρu=C 1 ; ρu 2+ p=C2 ; ρuv=c 3 ; ρuw=C 4∧ ρu¿.
a. Derive expressions for the primitive variables p, ρ,
b. u, v and w in terms of C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5. Assume a calorically [perfect gas.

16. Distinguish between Explicit and Implicit schemes for numerical analysis. State the respective
advantages and disadvantages.
17. What are the errors observed in solving the PDE using finite difference methods and how are they
addressed.
18. What is meant by reflection of boundary condition? Derive the expression for one sided second – order
accurate difference quotient at the boundary.
19. What is Courant number? Explain Lax method of stability analysis.
20. Using an example, explain Von – Neumann Stability Analysis.

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