Portland, Oregon
June 23, 2024
June 23, 2024
July 12, 2024
Computers in Education Division (COED)
https://peer.asee.org/47666
Mehmet Nasir Sarimurat earned his Ph.D. from Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY, USA, in 2008. He held positions as a Senior and Staff Engineer at United Technologies Carrier Corporation in East Syracuse, NY, USA, from 2007 to 2018. In 2018, he made the transition to the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Syracuse University. Currently, he serves as an Associate Teaching Professor and also holds the role of Undergraduate Program Director for Mechanical Engineering. His research is primarily focused on fluid mechanics and turbomachinery, with a particular emphasis on model-based simulation, design, and high-performance computing.
This paper introduces the design and implementation of a course in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) offered to senior undergraduate students at Syracuse University. The course utilizes a novel structure that integrates theoretical foundations with practical, "tutorial-based" experiences. The curriculum balances theoretical fundamentals, solidified through numerical solution implementation in Python, with hands-on experience using industry-standard Ansys Fluent software. Notably, the use of Python in the introductory phase prepares students for the increasing utilization of Python for customization and optimization within commercial CFD packages. Furthermore, the second part of the course adopts a unique problem-solving approach where students actively replicate pre-recorded tutorials, fostering deeper understanding compared to traditional lecture formats. This comprehensive and student-centered curriculum prepares future engineers with the critical skills and software proficiency required to address contemporary fluid mechanics challenges.
SARIMURAT, M. N. (2024, June), Integrating Theory and Practice: A CFD Education Approach Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://peer.asee.org/47666
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