Description
The principles of computer-manipulated fluid mechanics, which determines the behaviour of fluids in motion.
Alternative labels
behaviour of fluids in motion
airflow analysis
analysis of airflow
behaviour of fluids
cfd
computational fluid dynamics
CFD
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Computational fluid dynamics is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Mine ventilation engineer: Mine ventilation engineers design and manage systems and equipment to ensure fresh air supply and air circulation in underground mines and the timely removal of noxious gases. They co-ordinate ventilation system design with mine management, mine safety engineer and mine planning engineer.
Optional knowledge
Computational fluid dynamics is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Mechanical engineer: Mechanical engineers research, plan and design mechanical products and systems and supervise the fabrication, operation, application, installation and repair of systems and products. They research and analyse data.
Mine development engineer: Mine development engineers design and coordinate mine development operations such as crosscutting, sinking, tunnelling, in-seam drivages, raising, and removing and replacing overburden.
Thermal engineer: Thermal engineers design systems which provide heating or cooling, using thermodynamics, that transfer heat or energy through liquids and gases. They also construct these systems, and perform test to ensure proper functionality.
References
- Computational fluid dynamics – ESCO
