Applied Mechanics III with Fluid Mechanics
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1TE762
- Code
- 1TE762
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Physics G1F, Technology G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 24 September 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Electrical Engineering
Entry requirements
Applied Mechanics I/Mechanics II. Several Variable Calculus.
Learning outcomes
After a successfully completed course the student should be able to:
- analyse forces on objects in stationary and flowing media,
- account for different measurement methods for flow,
- perform basic flow mechanical calculations,
- explain common physical phenomena in flow theory,
- account for applications of flow dynamics within technical systems.
Content
Hydrostatics, kinematics of liquids, viscosity, incompressible flow. Continuity equation, Eulers and Navier-Stokes equations, Bernoulli equation. Continuity and motion equilibrium equations in control volume form. Flow in pipes. Overview of laminar and turbulent flow in pipes and boundaries, cavitation, turbine design, etc. Flow around solid bodies. Lifting force and air resistance. Applications with forces on craft and wings. Introduction to how measurements and model tests can be designed. Overview of numerical models for calculation.
Instruction
Lectures, lessons, laboratory exercises, guest lectures or alternatively study visits.
Assessment
Laboratory work with written and oral presentation (1 credit). Written exam at the end of the course (4 credits).