ME3201 Applied Fluid Mechanics

Steady one-dimensional compressible flow. Fundamentals of ideal-fluid flow, potential function, stream function. Analysis of viscous flows, velocity distribution in laminar and turbulent flows, introduction to the elements of the Navier-Stokes equations, solution of classical viscious laminar flow problems. Applications to Naval Engineering.

Prerequisite

ME2101, ME2201, and MA3132 (may be taken concurrently)

Lecture Hours

4

Lab Hours

1

Statement Of Course Objectives

 

Course Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the course students will be able to:

• Simplify the basic governing equations to solve specific fluid flow problems by identifying and applying appropriate boundary conditions to solve the resulting differential equations.
• Use the principles and concepts of potential flow to determine external flow pressure distribution over bodies of interest; also enable generate new body shapes.
• Apply boundary layer theory, separate the viscous and inviscid regions of the flow, and solve each using appropriate solution methods.
• Determine friction factor and arrive at a reasonable estimate of the viscous drag, pumping power requirements, etc for engineering flow systems.
• Solve one-dimensional gas dynamics problems.
• Develop the ability to conduct laboratory experiments, analyze the data, and write reports.
• Satisfy prerequisite requirements for courses ME4220 and ME3150.