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  • 2 28: Fundamentals and Applications of Combustion

    3.00 Credits
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Fundamentals and modeling of reacting gas dynamics and combustion using analytical and numerical methods. Conservation equations of reacting flows. Multi-species transport, chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Non-equilibrium flow. Detonation and reacting boundary layers. Ignition, flammability, and extinction. Premixed and diffusion flames. Combustion instabilities. Supersonic combustion. Turbulent combustion. Liquid and solid burning. Fire, safety, and environmental impact. Applications to power and propulsion. Prerequisite:    Prereq: 2.006
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  • 2 29: Numerical Fluid Mechanics

    4.00 Credits
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Introduction to numerical methods and MATLAB: errors, condition numbers and roots of equations. Navier-Stokes. Direct and iterative methods for linear systems. Finite differences for elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic equations. Fourier decomposition, error analysis and stability. High-order and compact finite-differences. Finite volume methods. Time marching methods. Navier-Stokes solvers. Grid generation. Finite volumes on complex geometries. Finite element methods. Spectral methods. Boundary element and panel methods. Turbulent flows. Boundary layers. Lagrangian Coherent Structures. Includes a final research project. Prerequisite:    Prereq: 2.006, 2.016, 2.20, or 2.25; 18.075
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  • 2 341J: Macromolecular Hydrodynamics

    3.00 Credits
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Physical phenomena in polymeric liquids undergoing deformation and flow. Kinematics and material functions for complex fluids; techniques of viscometry, rheometry; and linear viscoelastic measurements for polymeric fluids. Generalized Newtonian fluids. Continuum mechnanics, frame invariance, and convected derivatives for finite strain viscoelasticity. Differential and integral constitutive equations for viscoelastic fluids. Analytical solutions to isothermal and non-isothermal flow problems; the roles of non-Newtonian viscosity, linear viscoelasticity, normal stresses, elastic recoil, stress relaxation in processing flows. Introduction to molecular theories for dynamics of polymeric fluids. (Extensive class project and presentation required instead of a final exam). Prerequisite:    Prereq: 2.25, 10.301, or permission of instructor
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  • 2 37: Fundamentals of Nanoengineering

    4.00 Credits
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    No course description available. Prerequisite:    Prereq: Permission of instructor
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  • 2 370: Fundamentals of Nanoengineering

    4.00 Credits
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Presents the fundamentals of molecular modeling in engineering in the context of nanoscale mechanical engineering applications. Statistical mechanics and its connection to engineering thermodynamics. Molecular origin and limitations of macroscopic descriptions and constitutive relations for equilibrium and non-equilibrium behavior. Introduction to molecular simulation, solid-state physics and electrokinetic phenomena. Discusses molecular approaches to modern nanoscale engineering problems. Graduate students are required to complete additional assignments with stronger analytical content. Prerequisite:    Prereq: 2.001; Chemistry (GIR)
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  • 2 372J: Design and Fabrication of Microelectromechanical Systems

    3.00 Credits
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Provides an introduction to microsystem design. Covers material properties, microfabrication technologies, structural behavior, sensing methods, electromechanical actuation, thermal actuation and control, multi-domain modeling, noise, and microsystem packaging. Applies microsystem modeling, and manufacturing principles to the design and analysis a variety of microscale sensors and actuators (e.g., optical MEMS, bioMEMS, and inertial sensors). Emphasizes modeling and simulation in the design process. Students taking the graduate version complete additional assignments. Prerequisite:    Prereq: 6.003 or 2.003, Physics II (GIR); or permission of instructor
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  • 2 374J: Design and Fabrication of Microelectromechanical Systems

    3.00 Credits
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Provides an introduction to microsystem design. Covers material properties, microfabrication technologies, structural behavior, sensing methods, electromechanical actuation, thermal actuation and control, multi-domain modeling, noise, and microsystem packaging. Applies microsystem modeling, and manufacturing principles to the design and analysis a variety of microscale sensors and actuators (e.g., optical MEMS, bioMEMS, and inertial sensors). Emphasizes modeling and simulation in the design process. Students taking the graduate version complete additional assignments. Prerequisite:    Prereq: 6.003 or 2.003, Physics II (GIR); or permission of instructor
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  • 2 391J: Nanostructure Fabrication

    4.00 Credits
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Describes current techniques used in analyzing and fabricating nanometer-length-scale structures and devices. Covers fundamentals of optical, electron (scanning, transmission, and tunneling), and atomic-force microscopy; optical, electron, ion, and nanoimprint lithography, templated self-assembly, and resist technology. Surveys substrate characterization and preparation, facilities, and metrology requirements for nanolithography. Nanodevice processing methods such as liquid and plasma etching, lift-off, electroplating, and ion-implant are also presented. Some applications in nanoelectronics, nanomaterials, and nanophotonics are discussed. Prerequisite:    Prereq: 6.152, 6.161, or 2.710; or permission of instructor
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  • 2 42: General Thermodynamics

    4.00 Credits
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    General foundations of thermodynamics from an entropy point of view, entropy generation and transfer in complex systems. Definitions of work, energy, stable equilibrium, available energy, entropy, thermodynamic potential, and interactions other than work (nonwork, heat, mass transfer). Applications to properties of materials, bulk flow, energy conversion, chemical equilibrium, combustion, and industrial manufacturing. Prerequisite:    Prereq: Permission of instructor
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  • 2 500: Desalination and Water Purification

    3.00 Credits
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Introduces the fundamental science and technology of desalinating water to overcome water scarcity and ensure sustainable water supplies. Covers basic water chemistry, flash evaporation, reverse osmosis and membrane engineering, electrodialysis, nanofiltration, solar desalination, energy efficiency of desalination systems, fouling and scaling, environmental impacts, and economics of desalination systems. Open to upper-class undergraduates. Prerequisite:    Prereq: 2.006, 1.020, 10.302, or permission of instructor
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