AME 34431 - Fluid Mechanics

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Aerospace and Mechanical Engr.

Description:

"MEEN 20010 Mechanics of Fluids I at UCD; This is a foundation course in fluid dynamics for engineers of all disciplines. Syllabus: SYSTEM AND CONTROL VOLUME REPRESENTATION: The Reynolds Transport Theorem. CONSERVATION LAWS: System and control volume representation of conservation laws of mass, momentum and energy. Continuity, momentum, energy and Bernoulli's eqns. CONTROL VOLUME ANALYSIS: Nozzles, diffusers, conduit bends, impinging jets on flat and curved vanes, fluid machinery. INTERNAL FLOW: Laminar, transitional and turbulent flow. Newtons law of viscosity. Pipe flow. Major losses. Minor losses. Non-circular conduits. System characteristics. Pumping. Network analysis. EXTERNAL FLOW:Streamlined and blunt bodies. Effects of Reynolds number. Lift and drag. The boundary layer. Friction drag. Pressure drag. Aerodynamic lift. SIMILARITY AND DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS: Buckingham's Pi theorem. Dynamic similarity. On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to: 1. Explain the principles underlying the conservation laws. 2. Analyse and solve technical problems in fluid mechanics through the application of the conservation laws. 3. Distinguish between laminar, transitional and turbulent flow. 4. Identify, analyse and solve technical problems in internal and external flow. 5. Describe aerodynamic lift and drag. 6. Plan and conduct experiments, analyse and interpret experimental results."

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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