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Subject: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Chapter 1: Introduction to CFD & Principles of Conservation
3 Marks Questions:
1. Define CFD and state its applications.
2. What are the three approaches to solve a fluid flow problem?
3. Explain the principle of conservation of mass.
4 Marks Questions:
4. What is the significance of the Navier-Stokes equation in CFD?
5. Explain the difference between experimental and numerical approaches to CFD.
6. State the conservation equations for energy and momentum.
8 Marks Questions:
7. Explain the numerical methods used to solve the Navier-Stokes equation.
8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of CFD over experimental methods?
9. Derive the continuity equation for a compressible fluid.
10. Explain the significance of turbulence models in CFD simulations.

Chapter 2: Boundary Conditions and Grid Generation

3 Marks Questions:
1. Define boundary conditions and state their types.
2. What is the need for grid generation in CFD?
3. Explain the difference between structured and unstructured grids.
4 Marks Questions:
4. What are the factors affecting grid generation in CFD?
5. Define the staggered grid and collocated grid and state their significance.
6. Explain the hybrid grid and its applications.
8 Marks Questions:
7. Explain the difference between structured and unstructured grids in terms of accuracy and
efficiency.
8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of staggered grid over collocated grid?
9. Discuss the various techniques for grid generation in CFD.
10. Explain the role of boundary conditions in CFD simulations.

Chapter 3: Classification of Partial Differential Equations

3 Marks Questions:
1. Define partial differential equations and state their applications.
2. What are the different types of partial differential equations?
3. State the Eigen method and Cramer's rule for the classification of PDEs.
4 Marks Questions:
4. Explain the difference between elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic partial differential equations.
5. State the mathematical representation of the three types of PDEs.
6. Explain the significance of PDE classification in CFD.
8 Marks Questions:
7. Derive the heat equation from the general form of PDEs.
8. What are the applications of elliptic PDEs in CFD?
9. Explain the difference between steady-state and transient problems in CFD.
10. Discuss the numerical methods used to solve hyperbolic PDEs.

Chapter 4: Fundamentals of Discretization & Finite Difference Method

3 Marks Questions:
1. Define discretization and state its importance in CFD.
2. What are the different methods of discretization?
3. Explain the concept of truncation error.
4 Marks Questions:
4. 4. State the difference between finite difference method and finite volume method.
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of explicit and implicit methods?
6. Explain the finite difference representation of PDEs.
8 Marks Questions:
7. Derive the one-dimensional heat equation using the finite difference method.
8. What is the significance of numerical stability in CFD simulations?
9. Discuss the different numerical methods used to solve PDEs.
10. Explain the difference between explicit and implicit methods in terms of accuracy and
efficiency.