MEC6449   Advanced Fluid Mechanics   (10 credits)

Description

The module concerns the theory and applications of the fundamental equations governing the Fluid Mechanics of Newtonian fluids. The Equations of Motion (Continuity, Navier Stokes and Energy Equations) will be derived from the three continuum mechanics conservation laws and an Equation of State. You will be shown how these equations may be adapted and simplified to describe creeping and laminar flows, turbulence, and compressible (subsonic) flows. In particular turbulence present fundamental difficulties and statistical method favoured by engineers results in the 'closure problem¿. Appropriate boundary conditions for each type of flow will be presented. This technique then will be compared with other engineering techniques for the solution of a thermofluid problem. The assessment is by coursework only. The aim here is to develop your skills in presenting a correct mathematical description of a unique flow and to demonstrate your understanding of the physics of Newtonian fluid flow - the essential first step in obtaining a meaningful CFD simulation.

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