Guia docente 2020_21 Escola de Enxeñaría Industrial

Simulation applied to design and manufacturing

Contents

Topic	Sub-topic
1. Introduction to the simulation of components and processes.	1.1. Models and simulation. 1.2. Tools for component simulation. 1.3. Tools for process simulation.
2. The role of modelling and simulation in Industry 4.0.	2.1. Purposes of modelling and simulation. 2.2. Strategies for modelling and simulation in Industry 4.0.
3. Finite Element Modeling and simulation (FEM).	3.1. Fundamentals and concepts in FEM techniques. 3.2. Applications of FEM tools in Engineering. 3.3. FEM tools for mechanical modelling and simulation. 3.4. Applications of FEM tools in Industry 4.0. 3.5. Selection of FEM tools in Industry 4.0.
4. Finite difference modeling and simulation (FDM): techniques, tools, concepts and applications.	4.1. Fundamentals and concepts in FDM techniques. 4.2. Applications of FDM tools in Engineering. 4.3. FDM tools for modelling and simulation of manufacturing processes. 4.4. Applications of FDM tools in Industry 4.0.
5. Modeling and simulation with computerized fluid dynamics (CFD).	5.1. Fundamentals and concepts in CFD techniques. 5.2. Applications of CFD tools in Engineering. 5.3. CFD tools for mechanical modelling and simulation. 5.4. Applications of CFD tools in Industry 4.0.
6. Selection of modeling and simulation tools for design and manufacturing.	6.1. Assessment of modelling and simulation needs in the design and manufacturing Engineering processes. 6.2. Performance analysis of modelling and simulation systems. 6.3. Methodology for the selection of modelling and simulation systems.
Practical exercise nr. 1.	Elaboration of a FEM study for the detail design engineering stage of an industrial product.
Practical exercise nr. 2.	Elaboration of an FDM study for the manufacturing engineering stage of an industrial product.
Practical exercise nr. 3.	Elaboration of a CFD study for the detail design engineering stage of an industrial product.