10 key concepts everyone must understand in CFD

Part 1: How to Derive the Navier-Stokes Equations: From start to end

If you want to know how to derive the Navier-Stokes equations, look no further; this article derives them from start to end, with explanations and no omissions! Read More

Part 2: What are Hyperbolic, parabolic, and elliptic equations in CFD?

What are hyperbolic, parabolic, and elliptic equations in CFD? Learn how to classify them and what they physically represent with examples and derivations. Read More

Part 3: How to discretise the Navier-Stokes equations

Learn how to discretise the Navier-Stokes equation using both the finite difference and finite volume method with explicit and implicit time integration. Read More

Part 4: Explicit vs. Implicit time integration and the CFL condition

Explore the main differences between explicit and implicit time integration techniques, how it relates to the CFL number, and how to ensure stability. Read More

Part 5: Space and time integration schemes for CFD applications

Learn the most common schemes used in finite difference and finite volume CFD solvers, as well as how to integrate in time using explicit and implicit schemes. Read More

Part 6: How to implement boundary conditions in CFD

Learn how to implement boundary conditions for CFD applications and what challenges we face when dealing with open boundary conditions. Read More

Part 7: How to solve incompressible and compressible flows in CFD

Learn what challenges exist in solving incompressible and compressible flows and what algorithms exist to solve these equations, all in one article. Read More

Part 8: The origin of turbulence and Direct Numerical Simulations (DNS)

Learn where turbulence is coming from, both from a physical and mathematical point of view, and how to explicitly resolve it using Direct Numerical Simulations. Read More

Part 9: The introduction to Large Eddy Simulations (LES) I wish I had

Learn everything there is to know about Large Eddy Simulations in a single article. From Smagorinsky's humble beginnings to advanced subgrid-scale models. Read More

Part 10: All you need to know about RANS turbulence modelling in one article

Learn all there is to know about classical RANS turbulence modelling in CFD in just one single article, including how to create your own RANS model Read More