Introduction to Thermal-Fluid Sciences for Nuclear Engineers - II

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This course is intended to provide nuclear engineers with fundamentals in thermal-fluids sciences. The course starts with an introduction of Similitude and Dimensional analysis (Buckingham Pi Theorem) and its application of fluid dynamics and heat transfer. Internal and external flows are reviewed, including the evaluation of friction losses. Finally, the course covers the fundamentals of heat transfer. While maintaining generality, throughout the course topics of greater importance in nuclear engineering are emphasized. These include in particular: pressure drop in internal flows, conduction in cylindrical geometries, convection heat transfer and heat exchanger design. Moreover, the connection to nuclear engineering applications is emphasized.