UE Fluids and Energy B

Level of knowledge:

N1: beginner
N2: intermediate
N3: advanced
N4: expert

Knowledge expected at the end of the course


Models for turbulence : DNS, LES, RANS (C1N2,C3N1)


Lagrangian models and particle numerical methods for fluid mechanics: pure Lagrangian, lattice lattice (C1N3)


Multi-physics models and model coupling: porous media, deformation, thermal, varied rheology, etc. (C1N2,C3N1)


Methodology for carrying out a fluid mechanics study project (C1N1)


Numerical models and methods for two-phase flows: 1-fluid, Level Set, VOF, surface tension (optional, C1N3, C3N2)


Probabilistic approach to numerical simulation and Monte-Carlo method (optional, C1N2, C2N1, C3N2)


Methods for producing meshes suitable for simulation and their qualitative analysis (optional, C1N2, C2N1, C4N1)



Learning outcomes in terms of capabilities, skills and attitudes expected at the end of the course


Ability to understand, dimension and analyze the various mechanical phenomena relating to a physical problem (C1N4)


Ability to choose suitable models and associated numerical methods for solving a physical problem (C1N3, C2N1, C3N2), in particular for :


Turbulent flows


Gas dynamics and radiative transfers


Complex multi-physics interactions




Ability to break down a physical problem into computable sub-problems (C1N2)


Ability to design simplified physical and mathematical models for solving complex problems (C4N3)


Ability to choose suitable numerical methods for simulation (C3N3)


Ability to specify a physical problem and design its solution within a scientific approach (C1N2, C6N1)


Ability to understand industrial issues in fluid mechanics and energy in today's societal context (C6N1, C9N1, C11N1)


Ability to understand the aims and framework of the profession of numerical simulation engineer (C7N2, C9N2, C11N1)


Taking charge of one's career plan and the actions to be taken to achieve one's professional goals (C6N1, C7N2, C9N2, C10N1)


Ability to specify, plan and carry out a team study project in fluid mechanics (C7N2, C9N1)


Awareness of verification and validation procedures for simulations and codes (C2N2, C5N1)


Ability to synthesize and present a physical problem and its associated study, in English (C8N3, C10N2)


Mastery of Ansys Fluent (C3N4) and OpenFoam tools for industrial computing (C3N3)