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Course Description:
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics; Hydrostatics Pressure in Fluids; Flow Classification; Properties of Flows;
Viscous Fluid Flows; Newtonian and Non-Newtonian flows; Turbulent Flow in Pipes. Dimensional Analysis
Course Outline:
Topic Week Subjects to be covered Activity
Topic 1 – 1,2 Fluids and Their Read Chapter 1 and 2
Introduction and Applications
Fluid Properties No-Slip Condition Lecture and problem-solving
Classification of Fluid Flows assignment;
Density
Viscosity
Vapor Pressure
Surface Tension
QUIZ 1
QUIZ 2
Topic 6 – Flow in 12,13,14 Laminar and Turbulent Read Chapter 8 plus a quick
Pipes and Flow overview on Chapter 14
Turbomachinery Major and Minor Losses
Piping Networks and Pump Lecture and problem-solving
Selection assignment;
Flow Rate and Velocity
Measurement Instruments
Introduction to Pumps and
Turbines
FINAL EXAMINATION
Text Book: Yunus A. Cengel and John Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics, Jan 31, 2005.
References:
Frank M. White, Fluid Mechanics with Student CD; Robert L Mott, Applied Fluid Mechanics SI Version, May
31, 2006.; Iain G. Currie, Fundamental Mechanics of Fluids, Third Edition (Mechanical Engineering (Marcell
Dekker)), Dec 12, 2002.; Donald F. Young, Bruce R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, A
Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Jan 22, 2007.; Bruce R.Munson, et al, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics,
2005.
Projects: Perform CFD to some common problems using Solidworks Flow Simulation
Teaching Methods:
Lectures supported by tutorials;
Assignments, short quizzes
Evaluation:
Short quiz 5%
Project 10%
Assignments 15%
Prelim 15%
Midterm 15%,
Final Examination 40%.
Attendance Requirement:
Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours