Fluid Dynamics

Catalog description

Introduction to fundamentals in fluid mechanics. Application of vector calculus and Tensor analysis to inviscid and viscous steady and unsteady flows. Derivation of Navier-Stokes equations, exact solutions, applications to flows involving very low Reynolds numbers, axially symmetric flows, boundary layer approximations and equations including pressure gradient effect. Integral methods of incompressible control, roughness effect on laminar turbulent boundary layers, wakes, jet mixing layers, three dimensional flows. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3