Mechanical Engineering - Fluid Mechanics

Catalog description

An introduction to the mechanics of fluid flow. The principles of conservation of mass, momentum, and energy are developed in differential and integral form. Laws of dimensional analysis and similitude are presented as the basis for empirical correlations. Engineering applications include: calculation of hydrostatic forces on submerged objects, analysis of flow and pressure loss in piping systems, estimation of aerodynamic lift and drag, and performance characteristics of pumps and fans. Prerequisite: ME 211, ME 201, CE 301 or CE 201 or CE 260 with a grade of C- or higher, and MATH 127 or MATH 147 and ME 212, with a grade of C- or higher.