Fluid Mechanics

Degree:

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

NAME221

2/4

3.5

5

3

1

-

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Instructors

Asst.Prof. Murat ÖZBULUT

Contact Information

mozbulut@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Web page

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  None

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

30

45

25

-

Course Description

Fundamental concepts: Fluid as a continuum, velocity and stress fields. Fluid statics: The basic equations, hydrostatics force on a plane surface. Hydrostatic force components on a curved surface, buoyancy and stability. Differential analysis of fluid motion: Conservation of mass. Motion of a fluid element: Acceleration of a fluid particle, momentum eqn. Incompressible inviscid flow: Euler's equations, Bernoulli equation, applications. Unsteady Bernoulli equation. Irrotational flow: Velocity potential, stream function, plane flows. Dimensional analysis and similitude: Buckingham Pi theorem, applications. Flow similarity and model studies. Nondimensionalizing the basic equations. Internal incompressible viscous flow: Fully developed laminar flow. Flow in pipes and ducts: Turbulent velocity profiles, head loss. External incompressible viscous flow: Laminar boundary layer, turbulent flow. Fluid flow about immersed bodies: Drag, lift.

Course Objectives

1. To give the fundamental concepts of fluid as a continuum,

2. To acquire students with the solutions of problems related to various applications in hydrostatics,

3. To introduce the fundamental equations of inviscid incompressible flow,

4. To give hands-on experience of MATLAB applications in fluid mechanics,

5. To introduce the concept of dimensional analysis and its applications,

6. To acquaint students with the viscous flow and its diverse application areas.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course,  students  will have a complete understanding of the following fundamental topics in engineering:

I.   Solving hydrostatics problem involving vertical, inclined, and curved walls,

II. Using the fundamental formulas of inviscid incompressible flow in various applications,

III. Using MATLAB for some basic fluid mechanics problems,

IV. Performing dimensional problems for a range of fluid mechanics problems,

V. Learning the fundamentals of similarity and non-dimensional analysis

VI.  Solving pipe-flow problems with head losses,

VII. Understanding the concept mass, momentum and energy conservation.

VIII. Learning the conditions of equilibrium and motion of a fluid element

IX. Learning the basics of lifting theory and flow past immersed bodies

X. Learning the background physics and mathematics of basic potential flow theory

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Tutorial Place

Classroom and Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

Co-term Condition

Textbook

 White, F.M., Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill, 1994.

Other References

1. Kundu, P.K., Cohen, I.M. and Dowling, D.R. “Fluid Mechanics”, 5^th Edition

2. Prandtl, L. and Tietjens, O.G., Fundamentals of Hydro- and Aeromechanics, Dover Publications, Inc., 1957.

3. Prandtl, L. and Tietjens, O.G., Applied Hydro- and Aeromechanics, Dover Publications, Inc., 1957.

4. Fox, R.W. and McDonald, A.T., Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Fourth edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1994.

Homework & Projects

Two problem sets and a term project.

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

MATLAB computer program will be used.

Other Activities

-

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

Homework

2

10

Term Paper/Project

1

20

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

 1

40

TOTAL

%100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

%60

Effects of Final on Grading, %

%40

TOTAL

%100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

2

28

Midterm

15

Quiz

Homework

1

12

Term Paper/Project

1

20

20

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

15

20

Total Workload

123

Total Workload/25

123/25

Course ECTS Credits

5

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction, fundamental concepts, fluid as a continuum, Newtonian Fluid

I

2

Properties of the velocity field, Thermodynamic properties of fluid, viscosity, flow patterns

I

3

Pressure & Pressure gradient, Hydrostatics of fluids

I, III

4

Hydrostatic forces on plane & curved surfaces, buoyancy & stability

II, III

5

Integral relations for a control volume, Conservation of mass

II, III,VI

6

Incompressible inviscid flow: Bernoulli’s equation and its applications.

II, III

7

Viscous flow in ducts, pipe flow

III, IV,VI

8

Flow similarity and model studies. Nondimensionalizing the basic equations.

IV

9

Pump Performance Curves & Similarity Rules

IV, V

10

Reynolds Transport Theorem

II, III,IV

11

Differential Relations for Fluid Flow: Conservation Laws

VII, VIII

12

The Stream Function, Vorticity and Irrotationality.

VII, VIII

13

Flow past immersed bodies: Drag, lift.

IX

14

Potential Flows

X

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

g

An ability to communicate effectively

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

l

An ability to apply basic knowledge in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, material properties, and energy/propulsion systems in the context of mechanical engineering design

X

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

Programme Outcomes

VII

VIII

IX

X

a

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

b

X

X

c

X

d

X

X

e

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

f

g

h

i

X

j

X

k

X

l

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Prepared by

Asst. Prof. Murat Özbulut

Date

01.02.2018

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