CS3008 - Fluid Mechanics
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
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Properties of fluids. Hydrostatics. Fluid kinematics. Fluid dynamics. Finite control volume analysis. Integral conservation equations. Infinitesimal control volume analysis. NavierStokes Equations. Dimensional analysis and similitude. Laminar and turbulent boundary layer concepts. Pipe flow. Flowinduced forces. Open channel flow.
Learning Outcomes
- develop the ability to work both individually and as part of a team in the analysis and design aspects of fluid mechanics problems;
- understand and define basic fluid concepts, properties and variables;
- understand the derivations of the fluid equations commonly used in engineering analysis;
- understand the simplifications and assumptions of the fluid equations commonly used in engineering analysis.
| Prerequisites: | MA2000 and ME2512 |
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| Census Date 08-Sep-2006 | |
| Coordinator: | csjcp |
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| Assessment: | (50% - 70%); (30% - 50%). |
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