Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics unit (JEE480)

Launceston

Introduction

The design and analysis of engineering fluid systems and marine vehicles require the prediction of the fluid behaviour and the interaction between the fluid and the system. This requires a good knowledge of thermo-fluid dynamic principles and the behaviour under varying boundary and operational conditions. This unit introduces students to numerical methods used to solve applied maritime hydrodynamics, fluid dynamics and thermo-fluid dynamics problems. It includes the use of commercial CFD packages and the analysis of results and flow visualisation to investigate the flow and behaviour of the fluid system or marine vehicle. It builds on the knowledge gained in Fluid Dynamics and relevant mathematical concepts.

Summary

Unit name	Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics
Unit code	JEE480
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics
Coordinator	Doctor Zhi Leong
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain computational fluid dynamics concepts used to inform the design and analysis of maritime systems
• Evaluate hydrodynamic performance and characteristics of maritime systems using computational fluid dynamics concepts and techniques
• Document the maritime system analysis in accordance with professional standards and practices
• Use self-review and performance evaluation to support professional conduct in numerical design and analysis environments

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
031799	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,435.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

JEE221

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	4 hours Lectures/Tutorials weekly
Assessment	Analysis Report 1 (50%)|Analysis Report 2 (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	You will need the following text: Course Notes – on MyLO ANSYS-CFX Guides and Tutorials – on MyLO

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