Course Title:

Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals 2

Instructor:

To Be Assigned

Course Description:

 This is a second course in fluid mechanics that involves the study of fluid flow over objects, boundary layers, lift and drag. The concept of using similitude and dimensional analysis for organizing test data and for planning experiments is introduced. The effects of fluid friction on pressure and velocity distributions are also discussed. The effects of compressibility (variable density) on fluid flow are also introduced.        

 

 

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Objective 1: Understand and analyze boundary layer flows.

Objective 2: Calculate forces of lift and drag.

Objective 3: Apply similitude and dimensional analysis.

Objective 4: Solve compressible flow problems.

 

Main Topics to Be Covered:

Boundary layers. Lift and drag. Similitude and dimensional analysis. Compressible flow.

 

 

Intended Audience:

This course is intended for engineers and technical staff who have some knowledge of fluid mechanics or have had an introductory course in fluid mechanics. It could also be a refresher course in fluid mechanics.

Method of Delivery:

Web-based synchronous and asynchronous; also available as instructor-led classroom.

Course Duration:

Half Day (overview), One Day (essentials), Two Days (complete course)

 

Prerequisites:

Thermodynamics, calculus.

Computer Requirements:

None

 

 

 

 

Enrollment Size:

Minimum #:

10

Maximum #:

20

Course Content:

Applied:

25%

Theoretical:

75%