ME 460
INTERMEDIATE FLUID MECHANICS

Information
4 Credits
Available Fall term
Lecture Only
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Prerequisites
ME 331

 Contact
James Liburdy
(541) 737-7017
310 Rogers

Course Description

This course is the study of ideal fluid flow using potential flow theory, one dimensional compressible flow, viscous and boundary layer flow, including an introduction to turbulence.

Topics

  • Review of fluid continuity and momentum principles
  • Ideal flow using Euler and Bernoulli equations
  • Flow kinematics
  • Elementary ideal flow using velocity potentials
  • Development of the Navier-Stokes equations
  • Solution of several exact viscous flows
  • Boundary layer theory
  • Turbulence concepts and applications
  • Introduction to compressible flow effects

Learning Outcomes

The student, upon completion of this course, will be able to:

  • Apply the fundamental flow equations (conservation of mass and momentum) and basic solution techniques in solving incompressible inviscid flows and evaluating fluid/surface forces.
  • formulate, from the Navier-Stokes equations, analytical solutions of incompressible internal flow and accelerating flow.
  • Use boundary layer analysis to evaluate skin friction for both laminar and turbulent flows.