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Course PTEK205

Numerical Techniques for Process Technology

Course offered :

Current programmes of study

Number of credits 10
Course offered (semester) Spring
Subject overlap

PTEK204: 5 SP

Schedule Schedule
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Language of Instruction

English, Norwegian if only norwegianspeaking students participate.

Pre-requirements

None.

Learning Outcomes

After the course PTEK205 the student will be able to:

  • have a deeper understanding of the basic transport equations in process technology
  • know molecular simulation
  • perform numerical simulations (CFD)
  • do basic programming in Fortran
  • know how the different techniques are used for the quantitative treatment of fluid flow and interface system by engineering / design of process equipment

Contact Information

advice.ppt@ift.uib.no

Course offered (semester)

Spring

Language of Instruction

English, Norwegian if only norwegianspeaking students participate.

Aim and Content

Description of differect 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

After the course PTEK205 the student will be able to:

  • have a deeper understanding of the basic transport equations in process technology
  • know molecular simulation
  • perform numerical simulations (CFD)
  • do basic programming in Fortran
  • know how the different techniques are used for the quantitative treatment of fluid flow and interface system by engineering / design of process equipment

Pre-requirements

None.

Recommended previous knowledge

Knowlegde of scientific computing or basic informatics

Compulsory Requirements

2 computer exercises. The mandatory exercises are valid for 3 semesters (teaching semester + 2 succeeding semester).

Assessment methods

4 hours written exam. The exam can be oral, depending on the number of students. Approved calculator is allowed.

Grading Scale

The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.

Contact Information

advice.ppt@ift.uib.no