Fluid Mechanics

Degree:

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

ENG221L

Spring

1

2

-

-

2

Department

Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Instructors

Dr. Murat ÖZBULUT

Contact Information

mozbulut@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesdays 10.00-12.00

Web page

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  None

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

50

50

-

-

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 incompressinle 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. Learning the basic rules and concepts in experimental studies,

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

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

IV. Using MATLAB for fluid mechanics problems,

V. Performing dimensional problems for a range of problems,

VI.  Experimental implementation of  pipe-flow problems with head losses,

VII. Experimental implementation of impact of a jet problem

VIII. Working and manufacturing on a real engineering design problem   

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Tutorial Place

Co-term Condition

Textbook

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

Other References

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

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.

Homework & Projects

A term project which requires a real application and design of an engineering problem will be done.

Laboratory Work

5 Fluid Mechanics Experiment will be performed in laboratory. 3 lectures will be given for Engineering Design project.

Computer Use

Introductory MATLAB lectures will be given to the students. 

Other Activities

-

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

Quiz

 5

25

Homework

1

10

Term Paper/Project

1

20

Laboratory Work

5

25

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

 1

20

TOTAL

%100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

%80

Effects of Final on Grading, %

%20

TOTAL

%100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Laboratory: Laboratory Rules & Safety

I

2

Basic Concepts in Experimental Studies

I

3

Rules of Writing a Technical Laboratory Report

I

4

Experiment 1: Centre of Pressure

II

5

Introduction to MATLAB-1

IV

6

Introduction to MATLAB-2

IV

7

Experiment 2: Flow Measurement

V, VI

8

Design Project Meeting-1

VIII

9

Experiment 3: Losses in Fluid Flow

V,VI

10

Introduction to MATLAB-3

III

11

Experiment 4: Series and Parallel Pumps

V

12

Design Project Meeting-2

VIII

13

Experiment 5: Impact of a Jet

VII

14

Design Project Presentations

VIII

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

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

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

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

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 marine vehicles

X

Prepared by

Dr. Murat Özbulut

Date

03.02.2017

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