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h3. List of learning modules
Each learning module below contains a step-by-step tutorial that shows details of how to solve a selected problem using ANSYS FLUENT. The pedagogical philosophy behind these modules is discussed in [this article|http://www.idac.co.uk/enews/articles/Teaching.pdf] from the _ANSYS Advantage_ magazine.
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| !cfdpic.jpg|height=75,align=center! | [Introduction to CFD Basics|FLUENT - Introduction to CFD Basics] |
| !lam.jpg|width=150,height=75,align=center,thumbnail! | [Laminar Pipe Flow|FLUENT - Laminar Pipe Flow - Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 12.1 |
| !turb.jpg|width=150,height=75,align=center,thumbnail! | [Turbulent Pipe Flow|FLUENT - Turbulent Pipe Flow - Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 12.1 |
| !Forced Convection with Heating.png|width=150,height=75,align=center,thumbnail! | [Turbulent Forced Convection|FLUENT - Forced Convection - Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 12.1 |
| !2D Steady Convection with Heating.png|width=150,height=75,align=center,thumbnail! | [Laminar Convection: Nusselt Problem |ANSYS WB - 2D Steady Convection - Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 12.1 |
| !Flat Plate Thumb.png|width=150,height=75,align=center,thumbnail! | [Flat Plate Boundary Layer|SIMULATION:FLUENT - Flat Plate Boundary Layer - Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 12.1 |
| !Steady Cylinder Thumb.png|width=150,height=75,align=center,thumbnail! | [Steady Flow Past a Cylinder|FLUENT 12.1 - Steady Flow Past a Cylinder - Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 12.1 |
| !Unsteady Thumb.png|height=75,width=150,align=center,thumbnail! | [Unsteady Flow Past a Cylinder|FLUENT 12.1 - Unsteady Flow Past a Cylinder - Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 12.1 |
| !airfoilvelo.png|height=75,width=150,align=center,thumbnail! | [Flow over an Airfoil|ANSYS WB - Airfoil - Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 12.1 |
| !ssfoawIcon.png|height=75,width=150,align=center,thumbnail! | [Supersonic Flow Over a Wedge|ANSYS WB - Supersonic Flow Over a Wedge - Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 13.0 |
| !nozzle p contour.jpg|height=75,width=150,align=center,thumbnail! | [Compressible Flow in a Nozzle|ANSYS WB - Compressible Flow in a Nozzle - Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 13.0 |
| !turb.jpg|height=75, width=150,align=center,thumbnail! | [Turbulent Pipe Flow (LES)|ANSYS WB - Turbulent Pipe Flow (LES) - Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 14.0 |
h4. Older Tutorials
These tutorials are for older version of FLUENT and are no longer being updated
| !ssfoawIcon.png|height=75,width=150,align=center! | [Supersonic Flow Over a Wedge|FLUENT - Supersonic Flow Over a Wedge - Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 6.3 |
| !mininozzle.jpg|align=center! | [Compressible Flow in a Nozzle|FLUENT - Compressible Flow in a Nozzle- Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 6.3 |
| !Steady Cylinder Thumb.png|width=150,height=75,align=center! | [Steady Flow Past a Cylinder|FLUENT - Steady Flow Past a Cylinder - Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 6.3 |
| !Unsteady Flow.jpg|height=75,width=150,align=center! | [Unsteady Flow Past a Cylinder|FLUENT - Unsteady Flow Past a Cylinder - Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 6.3 |
| !airfoilvelo.png|height=75,width=150,align=center! | [Flow over an Airfoil|FLUENT - Flow over an Airfoil- Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 6.3 |
| !Flat Plate Thumb.png|width=150,height=75,align=center! | [Forced Convection over a Flat Plate|FLUENT - Forced Convection over a Flat Plate- Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 6.3 |
| !hex1sphere4size_TurbInt_edited.jpg|thumbnail,align=centre,width=150,height=75! | [Flow past a Sphere |FLUENT - Turbulent Flow Past a Sphere - Problem Specification] | ANSYS FLUENT 6.3 |
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h3. Modules from Vanderbilt University
The following modules explore additional topics, and have been developed by Haoxiang Luo at Vanderbilt University.
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| !FlowPastCylinder.jpg|align=center! | [Flow Past a Cylinder|FLUENT - Flow Past a Cylinder - Problem Specification] | GAMBIT |
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h3. Computational Combustion modules
[These modules|http://courses.cit.cornell.edu/fluent/comp_comb.htm] use Chemkin IV (for laminar flames) and Fluent (for turbulent flames). They provide instruction in the use of the software and also provide insights into the physics and chemistry involved. The focus is on: the thermochemistry and kinetics of ideal gas mixtures; laminar premixed and nonpremixed flames; and turbulent non-premixed flames.
h3. About the FLUENT learning modules
These modules lead the user through the steps involved in solving a selected set of case studies in CFD. The software packages used are FLUENT for solving the governing equations and GAMBIT for preprocessing (geometry/meshing). We not only provide the solution steps but also the rationale behind them. It is worthwhile for the user to understand the underlying concepts as she goes through the tutorials in order to be able to correctly apply FLUENT to other problems. The user would be ill-served by clicking through the tutorials in zombie-mode. Each tutorial is followed by problems which are geared towards strengthening and reinforcing the knowledge and understanding gained in the tutorials. Working through the problem sets is an intrinsic part of the learning process and shouldn't be skipped.
These tutorials have been developed by the [Swanson Engineering Simulation Program|http://www.mae.cornell.edu/swanson/index.html] in the [Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University|http://www.mae.cornell.edu/]. The Swanson Engineering Simulation Program has been established with the goal of integrating computer-based simulations into the mechanical engineering curriculum. The development of these tutorials is being supported by a [Faculty Innovation in Teaching|http://innovation.cornell.edu/] award from Cornell University.
h3. What is FLUENT
FLUENT is a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software package to simulate fluid flow problems. It uses the finite-volume method to solve the governing equations for a fluid. It provides the capability to use different physical models such as incompressible or compressible, inviscid or viscous, laminar or turbulent, etc. Geometry and grid generation is done using GAMBIT which is the preprocessor bundled with FLUENT.
h3. How to use these modules
These tutorials are designed to be used online and run side-by-side with the FLUENT software. After you launch the web tutorials and FLUENT, you will have to drag the browser window to the width of the largest image (about 350 pixels). To make best use of screen real estate, move the windows around and resize them so that you approximate [this screen arrangement|^fullscreen.jpg].
h3. System and software requirements
* System: Any system that can run GAMBIT, FLUENT, and a web browser.
* Screen: Resolution should be at least 1280 x 1024 pixels for optimal viewing. A 17" monitor or larger is recommended.
* GAMBIT version 2.0. These tutorials were created using GAMBIT 2.0.
* FLUENT version 6.0. These tutorials were created using FLUENT 6.0.
* Web Browser: These tutorials work best in 5.0 or higher versions of Internet Explorer and Netscape because style sheet support is needed. These tutorials can be used with Netscape 4.x but may not render correctly.
Choose a tutorial by selecting from the list at the top of this page
h3. Conventions used
Each tutorial begins with a problem specification. A solution can be obtained by following these nine steps:
1. Create Geometry in GAMBIT
2. Mesh Geometry in GAMBIT
3. Set Boundary Types in GAMBIT
4. Set Up Problem in FLUENT
5. Solve\!
6. Analyze Results
7. Refine Mesh
These steps appear at the top of each page of the tutorial with the current step highlighted in red.
GAMBIT and FLUENT uses cascading menus which are represented as follows:
*Main Menu > File > Export > Mesh...*
This means that in the _Main Menu_, click on _File_. Then, in the _File_ menu that comes up, click on _Export_ and so on.
Names of windows are in _italics_.
Items and options appearing within menus and dialog boxes are {color:#660099}{*}{_}purple, italic, and bold{_}{*}{color}.
Text and numbers that need to be entered are indicated in {{monospace font}}.
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