Course detail
Application of FEM
FSI-KAM Acad. year: 2026/2027 Winter semester
The subject is focused mainly on practical tasks; routine control calculations when designing a device and finding causes for damage to already operated devices. Students will learn the principles of model preparation and the method of evaluating the results of analyzes that comply with standards (EN 13445, Eurocodes, ASME BPVC) in case studies where practical devices have been analyzed. Analyzes will be performed using ANSYS Workbench software.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
3
Supervisor
Department
Entry knowledge
Basic knowledge ofelasticity and strength of structures, mechanics, limit states and theory of materials.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Course-unit credit will be awarded for taking an active part in exercises.
The attendance at exercises is compulsory and an absence will be compensated by self-study of the missed topic.
Aims
The finite element method (FEM) is currently widely used in design and control calculations of process equipment. This course introduces the second part of the two-semester course and aims to familiarize students with standards approaches to the use of FEM and to prepare them for problem solving in industrial practice. Students will use ANSYS Workbench.
Students will deepen the skills of appropriate MLP applications in designing new devices, determining the residual life of already operated devices, and finding the causes of damage to inappropriately functioning devices. They will be able to choose a suitable standard, meet its numerical analysis requirements, and control relevant methods for evaluating results. Practical knowledge of workflows in ANSYS Workbench software can be easily applied when using any MKP software.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-PRI-P: Process Engineering, Master's, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Computer-assisted exercise
39 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
Week 1 – Theoretical Introduction to the Finite Element Method (FEM)
Introduction to the ANSYS software environment
Program operation and controls
Geometry creation
Working with the model
Practice example
Week 2 – Model Meshing
Options for defining material properties
Defining boundary conditions
Practice example
Week 3 – Solver Module
Evaluation of analysis results
Solving structural problems
Week 4 – Work on Individual Project
Week 5 – Contact Problem Solutions
Modal analysis
Week 6 – Practical Problem Solving
Calculation of a gas mixer
Week 7 – Practical Problem Solving
Calculation of a gas mixer
Week 8 – Practical Problem Solving
Calculation of a gas mixer
Week 9 – Practical Problem Solving
Calculation of a gas mixer
Week 10 – Design Optimization
Week 11 – Flanged Joint Analysis
Week 12 – Flanged Joint Analysis
Week 13 – Flanged Joint Analysis