Fluid Dynamics

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Resident Prerequisite: MATH 231 and ENGR 235 Online Prerequisite: MATH 430 and ENGR 235 To provide an understanding of both the kinematics and kinetics of fluids. Students gain knowledge on the fundamental conservation laws of mass, momentum, and energy. Students will be expected to gain an ability to solve and design engineering problems involving pipe flow, turbomachines, pumps, large reservoirs, etc. Topics include: the Reynolds transport theorem, The Bernoulli's equation, applications of fluid momentum to propellers, wind turbines, turbojets, and rockets, differential fluid flow analysis, dimensional analysis and similitude, Reynolds number and flow classification, analysis and design for pipe flow, flow over external surfaces and boundary layer, cavitation and turbo machines.