Code No: 37026

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
R05 IV B.Tech. I Semester Supplementary Exams, May/June – 2009
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks.80
Answer any Five questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1. Solve the following equations by Gauss-Elimination method:
5x + 8y + 2z = 19
3x + 3y – 4z = 13
x + 6y + 2z = 11 [16]

2.a] Consider steady state heat loss through a straight long fin with temperatures of the
fin base and the surrounding fluid are Tb and Tf respectively. Assume the heat loss
from the end face of to be negligible. Derive the governing equation for the
problem.
b] Describe an algorithm for solving the above problem to get the temperature
Distribution along the fin and to obtain the fin efficiency. [8+8]

3. Explain the consistency with a suitable example. [16]

4. Derive the first order accurate back ward finite difference approximation for the
mixed partial derivative of ‘f’ with respect to ‘x’ and ‘y’ using Taylor series
expansion. [16]

5.a] Differentiate integral approach and Differential approach.

b] Write the governing equations used in CFD in generic form. [8+8]

6. Explain the advantage of expressing the flow equations in non-dimensional form.

[16]

7. Explain the reasons for adapting Alternate Direction Implicit methods in dealing
with multi-dimensional problems. Describe the method with a suitable heat
transfer problem. [16]

8. Derive the Quasi one- dimensional compressible flow equations for flow through
a nozzle. Explain the method of capturing the shock in dealing with the nozzle
flows. [16]

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Code No: 37026

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

R05 IV B.Tech. I Semester Supplementary Exams, May/June – 2009
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks.80
Answer any Five questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain TDMA for banded matrices. [16]

2.a] Obtain the finite difference equation for Laplace equation using central difference
approximation.
b] Explain the different boundary conditions used in CFD. [8+8]

3.a] Compare Explicit and Implicit methods and give examples for each.
b] Write a short note on errors. [8+8]

4. Derive the second order accurate central difference approximation for the second
derivative of ‘f’ with respect to ‘x’ using Taylor series expansion. [16]

5. Derive the energy equation from the first principles. [16]

6. Explain the concept of boundary layer approximation. [16]

7. Explain the various computer graphic techniques used in CFD. [16]

8. Explain the need for turbulence modeling in dealing with CFD problems. What
are the various turbulence models used in CFD problems. [16]

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Code No: 37026
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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
R05 IV B.Tech. I Semester Supplementary Exams, May/June – 2009
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks.80
Answer any Five questions
All questions carry equal marks
---

1. Write an algorithm for obtaining the inverse of a matrix. [16]

2. Explain the steps to solve a fluid dynamics problem. [16]

3. derive the stability condition for FTCS discretization of 1-D unsteady state hest
conduction equation using Von Neumann stability analysis. [16]

4. Derive the second order accurate central difference approximation for the first
derivative of ‘f’ with respect to ‘x’ usiong Taylor series expansion. [16]

5.a] Differentiate conservation and non conservation form of governing equations.

b] Derive the continuity equation in non conservative differential form. [8+8]

6. Explain the concept of boundary layer approximation. [16]

7. Explain the concept of artificial viscosity in the finite difference schemes. Is it a

friend or a trouble maker in dealing with CFD problems. [16]

8. Derive the Quasi one-dimensional compressible flow equations for flow through a
nozzle. Explain the method of capturing the shock in dealing with the nozzle
flows. [16]

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Code No: 37026
SET-4
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
R05 IV B.Tech. I Semester Supplementary Exams, May/June – 2009
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks.80
Answer any Five questions
All questions carry equal marks
---
1. Solve the following equations by Gauss-Elimination method:
2x + 2y + 4z = 18
X + 3y + 2z = 13
3x + y + 3z = 14. [16]
2. Discuss the applications of CFD. [16]

3. Derive the stability condition for CTCS discretization of second order wave
equation using Von Neumann stability analysis. [16]

4. Derive the first order accurate forward difference and back ward finite difference
approximation for the second derivative of ‘f’ with respect to ‘x’ using Taylor
series expansion. [16]

5. Derive the Navier-stokes equations in conservation form. [16]

6. Explain the method of solving an incompressible flow problem using stream

function – Vorticity formulation. [16]

7. Explain the various computer graphic techniques used in CFD. [16]

8. Explain the need for turbulence modeling in dealing with CFD problems. What
are the various turbulence models used in CFD problems. [16]

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