Accessible basic CFD software user course
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Accessible Basic CFD Software Usage Course
This course provides a practical introduction to CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis, using accessible tools to simulate fluid flow and heat transfer. It focuses on the application of user-friendly software for analyzing common engineering problems, requiring no prior experience. Fundamental CFD concepts, simulation setup methodologies, results interpretation, and data visualization are explored, aiming to enable participants to apply these techniques in engineering design and process optimization.
The course includes practical examples and case studies, training students to simulate flows in different scenarios, such as flow around bodies or heat exchange in equipment. The goal is for participants to acquire the ability to use CFD software effectively to obtain valuable information that supports decision-making.
Accessible basic CFD software user course
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 2
620 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. CFD Fundamentals and Applications for Basic Naval Design
Here is the requested content:
- Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and its relevance in naval design.
- Basic principles of fluid physics and their application in CFD simulations.
- Configuration and optimization of CFD models for basic naval design problems.
- Analysis of ship drag and optimization of hull shapes.
- Simulation of flow around propellers and rudders to evaluate their performance.
- Study of the interaction between the hull and waves, and its impact on navigation.
- Introduction to cavitation simulation and its effects on naval design.
- Interpretation and analysis of CFD results for design decision-making.
- Practical applications of CFD in the design of different types of vessels.
- Tools and software used in CFD for basic naval design.
2. CFD Simulation in Hulls and Propellers: Initial Optimization
2. **CFD Simulation in Hulls and Propellers: Initial Optimization**
- Master CFD simulation for the hydrodynamic analysis of hulls and propellers.
- Understand the principles of initial optimization in naval design using CFD.
- Evaluate drag and propulsion performance using CFD simulations.
- Identify and analyze the influence of hull shape on hydrodynamic efficiency.
- Learn to model and simulate the behavior of propellers and propulsion systems.
- Use specialized CFD software for flow simulation around hulls and propellers.
- Interpret and analyze simulation results for design decision-making.
- Apply optimization techniques to improve the performance of hulls and propellers.
- Explore different configurations of hull and propeller to optimize efficiency.
Acquire knowledge of best practices in CFD simulation for naval design.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. CFD Analysis: Rotor Dynamics and Naval Efficiency
4. CFD Analysis: Rotor Dynamics and Naval Efficiency
Understand and apply CFD analysis methods for simulating rotor dynamics in naval environments.
Evaluate the efficiency of naval designs using CFD analysis, optimizing hydrodynamic performance.
Study fluid-structure interaction (FSI) in rotors, considering deformation and structural behavior.
Simulate phenomena such as cavitation and wake behavior to optimize the design of propellers and propulsion systems.
Analyze the impact of operating and environmental conditions on rotor performance and naval efficiency.
Use CFD software tools to model, simulate, and analyze the behavior of complex rotors and naval systems.
5. CFD Simulation: Rotors, Design and Basic Naval Efficiency
- Understand and apply the fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation in a naval context.
- Analyze fluid flow around rotors, including the study of vortices and cavitation phenomena.
- Design and optimize rotor shapes to improve their hydrodynamic efficiency, considering different profiles and configurations.
- Evaluate rotor performance using CFD simulation, including calculating thrust, torque, and power output.
- Study the principles of basic naval efficiency, such as drag, propulsion, and vessel stability.
- Use CFD simulation tools to analyze the impact of different rotor designs on a vessel’s overall efficiency.
- Interpret the results of CFD simulations to make informed design decisions and improve the performance of naval propulsion systems.
- Become familiar with the practical aspects of CFD simulation, such as model setup, mesh selection, and results interpretation.
- Apply the knowledge acquired in CFD simulation to solve real-world problems related to the design and optimization of naval rotors.
- Explore the latest trends in CFD simulation for naval applications, including the use of advanced techniques and specialized software.
6. CFD Simulation of Rotors: Basic Naval Design and Performance
6. CFD Simulation of Rotors: Basic Naval Design and Performance
Understand the fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applied to naval rotors.
Set up and run CFD simulations to evaluate the hydrodynamic performance of rotors.
Analyze the pressure and velocity distribution around rotors.
Identify and optimize rotor design to minimize cavitation and hydrodynamic noise.
Study the impact of rotor shape on propulsive efficiency.
Use CFD simulation software to evaluate different rotor designs.
Interpret the results of CFD simulations to make design decisions. informed.
Understand the limitations and uncertainty associated with CFD simulations.
Learn to validate simulation results with experimental data.
Apply the acquired knowledge to the design and optimization of naval rotors.
Who this program is for:
Accessible basic CFD software user course
- Students and graduates in Naval Engineering, Oceanography, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Professionals in the naval industry, including shipyards, vessel design firms, maritime consultancies, and research organizations.
- Engineers and technicians involved in vessel design and simulation, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and performance analysis.
- Personnel from maritime authorities and regulatory bodies who wish to acquire knowledge in CFD simulation for the analysis of boats.
Recommended Requirements: Basic knowledge of hydrodynamics, fluid mechanics, and software. Access to a computer with compatible software. We offer introductory courses if needed.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1.1 Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and its application in naval design.
1.2 Basic principles of fluid dynamics: Navier-Stokes equations.
1.3 Discretization of the equations: finite volume methods.
1.4 Preprocessing: mesh creation and boundary condition definition.
1.5 Postprocessing: results analysis and visualization.
1.6 CFD applications in naval design: drag and propulsion.
1.7 Flow simulation around the hull: shape analysis and its impact.
1.8 Introduction to shape optimization using CFD.
1.9 Basic concepts of turbulence and its modeling in CFD.
1.10 Practical examples and case studies in naval design.
2.2 Introduction to CFD Simulation of Hulls and Propellers
2.2 Fundamental Principles of CFD Simulation in Naval Design
2.3 Configuring CFD Models for Ship Hulls
2.4 Analysis of Resistance Using CFD
2.5 Propeller Simulation: Design and Initial Analysis
2.6 Basic Optimization of Hulls and Propellers with CFD
2.7 Interpreting CFD Results: Validation and Verification
2.8 Practical Applications: Naval Design Case Studies
2.9 Tools and Software for CFD Simulation in Naval Design
2.20 Future Trends in CFD Simulation for the Shipbuilding Industry
3.3 Introduction to CFD Flow Analysis in Marine Rotors
3.2 Principles of CFD Simulation for Propeller Design
3.3 Modeling Propeller Geometry for CFD
3.4 Mesh Configuration and Boundary Conditions in CFD
3.5 Flow Simulation in Propellers: Viscous Flow and Turbulence
3.6 Results Analysis: Pressure, Velocity, and Forces in Rotors
3.7 Propeller Design Optimization Using CFD
3.8 Study of Propeller-Hulm Interaction with CFD
3.9 Propeller Performance Analysis: Thrust and Torque
3.30 Case Study: Application of CFD in the Design of Marine Propellers
4.4 Introduction to Rotor Dynamics in Naval Design
4.2 Principles of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Applied to Rotors
4.3 Geometric Modeling and Meshes for CFD Analysis of Rotors
4.4 Setting Boundary Conditions and Simulation Parameters
4.5 Flow Analysis Around Rotors: Visualization and Results
4.6 Evaluation of Rotor Performance: Thrust, Torque, and Efficiency
4.7 Rotor Design Optimization Using CFD
4.8 Effects of Cavitation in Rotor Design
4.9 Applications of CFD in the Analysis of Different Types of Naval Rotors
4.40 Interpretation of Results and Decision-Making in Naval Design
5.5 Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and its application in naval design.
5.5 Fundamental concepts of fluid theory and its equations.
5.3 Preprocessing: mesh generation and definition of boundary conditions.
5.4 Solving basic CFD problems: flow around simple bodies.
5.5 Post-processing and results analysis: data interpretation.
5.6 Practical applications: drag and estimation of required power.
5.7 CFD tools for basic naval design.
5.8 Examples of naval design using CFD.
5.5 Optimization of hull shape to reduce drag.
5.5 CFD simulation of hull-water interaction: waves and swells.
5.3 Propeller design: selection and initial optimization.
5.4 Cavitation and noise analysis in propellers. 5.5 Optimization Methodologies: Parametric Design and Genetic Algorithms
5.6 Sensitivity Analysis: Identification of Key Variables
5.7 Case Studies: Hull and Propeller Optimization
5.8 Performance Evaluation: Efficiency and Cost Reduction
3.5 Modeling Flow Through Naval Rotors: Propellers and Azimuthal Rotors
3.5 Rotor-Water Interaction Simulation: Propeller Wake
3.3 Analysis of Pressure and Force Distribution on the Rotor
3.4 Thrust and Torque Estimation
3.5 Turbulent Flow: Models and Simulation Techniques
3.6 Complex Flow Phenomena: Cavitation and Vortices
3.7 Validation of CFD Results with Experimental Data
3.8 Practical Applications: Propeller Design and Analysis
4.5 Rotor Dynamics Analysis: Effects of Speed and Angle of Attack
4.5 Rotor-Flow Interaction Simulation: Wakes and Vortices
4.3 Rotor Performance Study Under Different Operating Conditions
4.4 Propulsive Efficiency and Power Required Analysis
4.5 Rotor Design Optimization for Improved Efficiency
4.6 Rotor Geometry Influence Analysis on Performance
4.7 Comparison of Different Rotor Designs Using CFD
4.8 Propeller and Rotor Design with CFD: Practical Cases
5.5 Marine Rotor Design Using CFD Tools
5.5 Rotor Design Optimization for Improved Performance and Efficiency
5.3 Geometry Influence Analysis on Performance
5.4 Rotor-Flow Interaction Simulation: Wakes and Vortices 5.5 Thrust and torque estimation under different operating conditions.
5.6 Cavitation analysis and its impact on rotor performance.
5.7 Propeller and rotor design using CFD: case studies.
5.8 Implementing CFD in the propeller design process.
6.5 CFD simulation for propeller and rotor performance evaluation.
6.5 Propulsive efficiency and power requirement analysis.
6.3 Rotor design optimization for improved performance.
6.4 Rotor-water interaction simulation: wakes and vortices.
6.5 Naval rotor design using CFD: practical case studies.
6.6 Analysis of the influence of geometry on performance.
6.7 Validation of CFD results with experimental data.
6.8 Tools and methodologies for propeller design.
7.5 Modeling of Naval Rotors: Propellers and Other Propulsion Systems
7.5 Analysis of Pressure and Force Distribution in the Rotor
7.3 Thrust and Torque Estimation
7.4 Rotor-Water Interaction Simulation
7.5 Modeling Cavitation in Rotors
7.6 Comparison of Different Rotor Designs
7.7 Use of CFD Software for Rotor Analysis
7.8 Rotor Design Optimization
8.5 CFD Modeling of Rotors: Geometry Definition and Meshing
8.5 Rotor-Water Interaction Analysis: Flow Simulation
8.3 Rotor Performance Evaluation: Propulsive Efficiency
8.4 Study of the Influence of Design Parameters on Performance
8.5 Analysis of Cavitation and Its Effects 8.6 Rotor design optimization for improved naval performance.
8.7 Validation of results with experimental data.
8.8 Practical cases and CFD applications in naval design.
6.6 Introduction to Naval Rotor Design and CFD
6.2 Principles of CFD Simulation for Rotors
6.3 Geometric Modeling of Rotors
6.4 CFD Solver Mesh and Configuration
6.5 Flow Analysis around Rotors
6.6 Prediction of Rotor Performance (Thrust, Torque, Efficiency)
6.7 Rotor Design Optimization
6.8 Case Studies: Real-World Applications
6.9 Interpretation of Results and Conclusions
6.60 Integration of Rotor Design into Overall Naval Design
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
See “Calendar & Calls for Applications,” “Scholarships & Grants,” and “Fees & Financing” in the SEIUM mega-menu.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).