ME4220 Viscous Flow

Development of continuity and Navier-Stokes equations. Exact solutions of steady and unsteady viscous flow problems. Development of the boundary-layer equations. Similarity variables, numerical and integral techniques. Separation, boundary-layer control. Time-dependent boundary layers. Origin and nature of turbulence, phenomenological theories, calculation of turbulent flows with emphasis on naval engineering applications, and numerical models and CFD.

Prerequisite

ME3201 and consent of instructor

Lecture Hours

4

Lab Hours

0

Course Learning Outcomes

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

• Evaluate a variety of research as well as specific fluid flow problems in terms of the Navier-Stokes equations, apply appropriate boundary conditions and wherever possible, solve the resulting differential equations.
• Understand boundary layer theory and use the knowledge to solve problems such as separation prediction.
• Study fluid flow problems in terms of vorticity transport.
• Apply boundary layer stability theory to predict transition onset and external flows.
• Analyze turbulent (internal and external) flows using various velocity profile choices.
• Appreciate the need for CFD solutions and the key differences between the various turbulence models and their use.
• Devise potential flow separation control concepts.
• Satisfy prerequisite requirements for courses ME4162.