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ME EN 512

Intermediate Fluid Dynamics

Mechanical Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Fluid transport properties, review of integral analysis, Navier-Stokes equations, exact and similarity solutions, boundary layers, vorticity, jets and wakes.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

or instructor's consent, Me En 505 previous or concurrent enrollment.

Recommended

Me En 505 or equivalent

Title

Integral Methods

Learning Outcome

Advanced ability to employ Integral Methods for modeling fluid flow phenomena.

Title

Solutions and Methods for Analyzing

Learning Outcome

Understand a range of solutions and methods to analyze the Navier-Stokes equations for both simplified and complex flow fields.

Title

Modeling Specific Phenomena

Learning Outcome

Be able to model specific fluid flow phenomena such as creeping flows, laminar boundary layers, shear layers, jets, and wakes.

Title

Navier-Stokes Equations

Learning Outcome

Be able to derive the Navier-Stokes equations from an advanced understanding of fluid kinematics.