Course description

Kinematics of Fluid Flow: Equations for acceleration, Continuity equation, Irrotational and rotational flow, Potential and stream functions - Dynamics of Fluid Flow: Finite control volume analysis, Euler and Bernoullis theorems, Impulse momentum theory, Applications of energy and momentum equations - Laminar and Turbulent Flows: Types of flow, Reynolds experiment, Laminar flow between parallel plates,Laminar flow in pipes, Turbulent flow in pipes - Pipe Flow Systems: Darcy-Weisbach equation, Moody diagram, Energy losses in pipelines, Minor losses, Multiple pipe systems - Dimensional Analysis: Model similitude, Model scales, Theory and applications - Navier- Stokes Equations and Applications: Introduction to Navier- Stokes equations, Exact solutions for simple cases of flow, Plane Poiseuille flow, Coutte flow, Stokes flow and porous media flow. - Boundary Layer Theory and Applications: Concepts of boundary layer, Flow separation, Circulation, Drag and lift on immersed bodies.

What will i learn?

Requirements

skill expert

Free

Lectures

42

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

Certificate

Yes

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