Learn to perform CFD simulations using STAR-CCM+ through a clear, application-focused introduction to the full simulation workflow. This course teaches you how to prepare a fluid airfoil geometry, define the surrounding fluid domains, and generate high-quality meshes that will solve the governing fluid dynamic equations. You will set up physics models for fluid flow and heat transfer, apply appropriate boundary conditions, and control solver settings for steady and transient simulations. Along the way, you’ll explore mesh refinement strategies, turbulence modeling, convergence monitoring, and common troubleshooting methods. Hands-on exercises guide you in visualizing results with velocity and pressure contours, plots, and force reports to extract meaningful engineering insights.

STAR-CCM+: Fluid Flow & Thermal Simulation

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What you'll learn
Create and prepare a fluid geometry and mesh using STAR-CCM+.
Setup and run a STAR-CCM+ CFD simulation.
Analyze the flow and thermal results and understand practical engineering applications.
Skills you'll gain
- Process Analysis
- Engineering Calculations
- Engineering
- 3D Modeling
- Scientific Visualization
- Star Schema
- Environment
- Simulation and Simulation Software
- Geometry
- Thermal Management
- Applied Mathematics
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There are 3 modules in this course
Introduction to the STAR-CCM+ CFD workflow with a focus on preparing external-flow geometries and generating high-quality meshes for marine and industrial fluid simulations. Learners build the foundational skills required to discretize fluid domains accurately, resolve boundary layers, and establish numerically stable CFD models that support reliable simulation results.
What's included
4 videos2 readings1 peer review
This module guides learners how to setup the boundary conditions and run the CFD simulation with the geometry and mesh created in the previous module.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 peer review
This module analyzes the results of the CFD simulations that is only possible after successful completion and implementation of proper meshing, boundary condition definition, and STAR-CCM+ simulation setup. Learners will learn basic post-processing to extract velocity data, lift data, and drag data.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews
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