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MAE 550 Foundations of Fluid Dynamics

3 Credit Hours

Review of basic thermodynamics pertinent to gas dynamics. Detailed development of general equations governing fluid motion in both differential and integral forms. Simplification of the equations to those for specialized flow regimes. Similarity parameters. Applications to simple problems in various flow regimes.

Prerequisite

Undergraduate Engineering thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics or Compressible Flow courses.

Course Objectives

The students will develop an understanding of the basic foundations of fluid dynamics. Through the study of MAE 550, the student will be able to:

  • Develop tools for the characterization of fluid flow;
  • Develop the basic equations for the transport of fluids;
  • Be able to use these equations and derive simplified forms for a broad class of engineering problems;
  • Be able to analyze some basic internal and external flows.

Course Requirements

HOMEWORK: Approximately one homework assignment per week

EXAMINATIONS: Two mid-term exams and a final.

PROJECTS: None

Textbook (Optional)

Pijush K. Kundu, Ira M. Cohen and David R. Dowling, Fluid Mechanics, 5th Ed., Academic Press (Earlier editions are acceptable).

Updated 10/08/2020