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December 20, 2014, 07:07 |
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Man Le
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Hello everyone,
I am a new member and I'd like to apologize first if related threads are made on this forum. I couldn't find the answers so here I am creating a new thread. Currently, I am a junior majoring in mechanical engineering. Last semester, I was exposed to Fluid Mechanics for the first time and I became interested in learning more about it. Specifically, I am interested in learning more about CFD and its applications in turbulence and aerodynamics. The college that I am attending does not have a strong CFD program for undergrad, instead they only have it for grad program. The questions that I would like to ask are: 1) Is it possible to learn CFD on your own or you have to go to grad school? 2) I am looking at grad school in the US and Europe. Which school would have a good, solid CFD program for grad student? I know that I can google this and search on the schools' websites; however, I would like to know actual opinions. 3) Does programming language play a crucial role in CFD? If yes, which one is used the most? I know C++ and Python. 4) CFD is not common in my country. Therefore, if you are a CFD engineer, could you please let me know about opportunities for jobs? (in US and Europe) Thank you and I hope you can answer my questions |
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December 20, 2014, 16:20 |
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Yes, of course you can learn CFD on your own . I'd strongly suggest having done some fluid mechanics units (read a textbook like Anderson Aerodynamics) or something. Then brush up on Taylor Series.
Here are some MIT lecture series: http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mechanica...lecture-notes/ I believe there is also a free video series on itunes somewhere that helped me for a piece of coursework. I can't remember what it was called though. With regards to practising, well there is plenty of stuff online to help you do C++, I'm not sure if there is anything to help you do some CFD related examples but I'm sure there must be a few. |
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