Courses: PTEK205 Numerical Techniques for Process Technology - Autumn 2021
Level of Study
Bachelor
Master
Full-time/Part-time
Full-time
Language of Instruction
English. Norwegian if only Norwegian students attend.
Teaching semester
Spring
Objectives and Content
Objectives:
This course aims to provide an introduction to numeric techniques used by the industry for quantitative treatment of fluid flow, mass and heat transport (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and fundametals of statistical physics and statistical ensembles.
Course PTEK 205 explains how the basic principes of physics and applied mathematics enable the use of numeric techniques for the purposes of process technology.
Content:
Description of different types of flow. Navier-Stokes equation. Numerical techniques used for quantitative treatment of fluid flow, mass and heat transport (Computational fluid dynamics). Fundamentals of statistical physics and statistical ensembles. Molecular simulations. Introduction to molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations. Fortran programming.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course
The student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student will
- Achieve a deeper insight into fundamental transport equations of process technology
- Learn how to apply various numerical techniques for quantitative treatment of fluid dynamics and interfacial systems for the purposes of process equipment design
Skills
The student will
- Master the basics of working with Linux OS
- Be able to write programs in Fortran for the purposes of numeric simulations (CFD)
- Be able to modify/maintain existing Fortran packages
General competence
The student will acquire knowledge and understanding to read advanced literature and scientific articles dealing with numeric simulations (CFD), as well as utilize CFD packages widely used in industry while being aware of their strengths and limitations.
Required Previous Knowledge
None.
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Knowlegde of scientific computing or basic informatics
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Teaching Methods and Extent of Organized Teaching
The teaching method is by combination of lectures and computer laboratory exercises.
Lectures/ 3 hours per week
Computer laboratory exercises / 1 hour per week
Lectures/ 15 weeks
Computer laboratory exercises / 13 weeks
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Two accepted obligatory exercises in Fortran programming. Compulsory assignments are valid for 3 subsequent semesters.
Forms of Assessment
The forms of assessment are:
- Written examination (4 hours), 100% of total grade.
Due to the measures taken to avoid the spread of SARS-CoV-2, UiB is closed for teaching and assessment. As a consequence, the following changes is made to assessment spring semester 2021:
- Written home examination instead of written examination
Examination Support Material
Grading Scale
Ved sensur vert karakterskalaen A-F nytta.
Assessment Semester
Only in autumn semester.
Reading List
The reading list will be available within June 1st.
Course Evaluation
The course will be evaluated by the students in accordance with the quality control system at UiB and the department.
Programme Committee
The course will be evaluated by the students in accordance with the quality control system at UiB and the department.
Course Coordinator
Contact information for the course coordinator is available at «Mitt UiB», alternatively contact the student advisor.
Course Administrator
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Department of Physics and Technology are administratively responsible for the course.
Contact Information
Contact information student adviser: mailto:studieveileder.ppt@ift.uib.nostudieveileder.ppt@ift.uib.no
Tlf: 55 58 28 64