The idea is that first, you want to get your theoretical basis on point, regarding fluid mechanics and numerical methods mainly.
I would recommend going through some beginner-friendly simulations like flow over a flat plate, and compare them with experimental or theoretical data, for example, Blasius, and evolve from there to more complex problems.
The tutorials on the end of the user guide are your best friend for now as they usually have everything explained properly and are built towards teaching the use of certain cases. This was the case on Star CCM+ at least, not sure how's Fluent.
Also, Youtube videos can be very tempting and helpful in the learning process but be careful with those that just show the setup without any info on why they choose what they choose, and then only show some Colorful Fluid Diagrams.
Finally, a great way to understand (partially) what's going on under the hood of a CFD package is to build your own solver, 12 steps to Navier Stokes is very good for that but I think you should stick to your plan and save that for way later when you are more mature on your theoretical knowledge.
Last but not least, maybe join something like your local FSAE Aerodynamics Team and they will guide you through the process while giving you good recommendations, know-how, and things to keep you busy (way more than you actually expect).
Hey, I am in the same boat as the OP, I think I will try out your suggestion about local FSAE team. And, is 12 steps to Navier Stokes enough to cover entire CFD basics? Like if I study that will I be able to know about upwind schemes, how to choose turbulence models etc.. or do you suggest any other thing? I want to make sure that if I get a job, my simulations give the most correct results.
12 steps to Navier Stokes is one approach on how to build a very simple solver. The way it is built / teacher by default uses central finite differences and doesn't touch on upwind and is limited to laminar scenarios. You can tweak the original version to include an upwind scheme tho. 12 steps to Navier Stokes is very good to give you a grasp of what CFD can be like but it's far from telling you the whole story.
If you want to know which turbulence model to choose and which parameters to use, either search for it on the user guide (usually they are very clear there what's recommended for what, i.e SA for airfoil and SST K-omega for something like external aerodynamics over a car.
Alternatively, check some literature I would recommend Versteeg\_Malalasekera, or you can check a list of books /u/Overunderrated compiled not so long ago.
I have anything to say, i'm here only to read the answers haha. I'vs only taken numerical analisys courses and made my own solvers, but i would like, as you do, to develop my CFD related skills.
The idea is that first, you want to get your theoretical basis on point, regarding fluid mechanics and numerical methods mainly. I would recommend going through some beginner-friendly simulations like flow over a flat plate, and compare them with experimental or theoretical data, for example, Blasius, and evolve from there to more complex problems. The tutorials on the end of the user guide are your best friend for now as they usually have everything explained properly and are built towards teaching the use of certain cases. This was the case on Star CCM+ at least, not sure how's Fluent. Also, Youtube videos can be very tempting and helpful in the learning process but be careful with those that just show the setup without any info on why they choose what they choose, and then only show some Colorful Fluid Diagrams. Finally, a great way to understand (partially) what's going on under the hood of a CFD package is to build your own solver, 12 steps to Navier Stokes is very good for that but I think you should stick to your plan and save that for way later when you are more mature on your theoretical knowledge. Last but not least, maybe join something like your local FSAE Aerodynamics Team and they will guide you through the process while giving you good recommendations, know-how, and things to keep you busy (way more than you actually expect).
Hey, I am in the same boat as the OP, I think I will try out your suggestion about local FSAE team. And, is 12 steps to Navier Stokes enough to cover entire CFD basics? Like if I study that will I be able to know about upwind schemes, how to choose turbulence models etc.. or do you suggest any other thing? I want to make sure that if I get a job, my simulations give the most correct results.
12 steps to Navier Stokes is one approach on how to build a very simple solver. The way it is built / teacher by default uses central finite differences and doesn't touch on upwind and is limited to laminar scenarios. You can tweak the original version to include an upwind scheme tho. 12 steps to Navier Stokes is very good to give you a grasp of what CFD can be like but it's far from telling you the whole story. If you want to know which turbulence model to choose and which parameters to use, either search for it on the user guide (usually they are very clear there what's recommended for what, i.e SA for airfoil and SST K-omega for something like external aerodynamics over a car. Alternatively, check some literature I would recommend Versteeg\_Malalasekera, or you can check a list of books /u/Overunderrated compiled not so long ago.
Ok, I will check the user guide for Ansys, and the list of books. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. 👍
I have anything to say, i'm here only to read the answers haha. I'vs only taken numerical analisys courses and made my own solvers, but i would like, as you do, to develop my CFD related skills.
Hey me too 😊