Combustion CFD Simulation by ANSYS Fluent

Advanced Computational Combustion: From Fundamentals to Industrial Applications

What you'll learn
- Master Combustion Fundamentals Through Practical Applications
- Navigate Advanced Combustion Models with Confidence
- Develop Troubleshooting Skills for Complex Simulations
- Apply Industry-Relevant Safety and Performance Analysis

Requirements
- Basic ANSYS Fluent Experience Students should have entry-level experience with ANSYS Fluent, including familiarity with the interface, basic setup procedures, and simple non-reacting flow simulations. Prior completion of an introductory CFD course or equivalent practical experience is recommended.

Description
This comprehensive course bridges theoretical combustion science with practical CFD simulation techniques, providing you with the expertise to model and analyze complex reacting flows using ANSYS Fluent. Designed for engineers, researchers, and graduate students, this hands-on program takes you from fundamental concepts to advanced industrial applications through a carefully structured learning journey.

You’ll begin by mastering the essential physics of combustion processes and CFD methodology before advancing to sophisticated simulation techniques for both premixed and non-premixed combustion systems. Through guided tutorials and real-world case studies, you’ll develop proficiency in setting up, solving, and analyzing combustion simulations across diverse applications including furnaces, gas turbine combustors, and alternative fuel systems.

The course emphasizes practical skills development through project-based learning, where you’ll implement various turbulence-chemistry interaction models, advanced transport property formulations, and thermal management strategies. You’ll learn to troubleshoot common convergence issues, optimize mesh generation for reacting flows, and extract meaningful insights from simulation results to improve combustion system design.

By completion, you’ll possess the technical knowledge and practical experience to independently conduct complex combustion simulations, critically evaluate modeling approaches, and apply CFD insights to real-world engineering challenges in energy systems, power generation, and industrial heating applications. Whether you’re looking to enhance your professional capabilities or support advanced research initiatives, this course provides the specialized skills needed to excel in the field of computational combustion.

Who this course is for:
- Engineering professionals and students seeking to master combustion CFD simulation for industrial applications, including mechanical engineers, process engineers, energy sector specialists, and researchers working with combustion systems who want to enhance their ANSYS Fluent skills through practical, industry-relevant combustion modeling projects.
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