Mechanical Engineering

ME 152A Fluid Mechanics – Fall 2005

 

 

Catalog course Description

Introduction to the fundamental concepts in fluid mechanics and basic fluid properties.  Basic equations of fluid flow.  Dimensional analysis and similitude.  Hydrodynamics.

 

Course Prerequisites

Math 5C, ME 151A, ME16

 

Text, References & Software

Munson, Young & Okiishi – Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics 5th ed. (with CD) – Wiley

 

Overall course Objectives

To become thoroughly familiar with the basic concepts of Fluid Mechanics.  To develop a sound and deep understanding of the physical phenomena involved.  To become familiar with quantitative problem-solving techniques.

 

Topics to be covered

Fundamental concepts in Fluid Mechanics

Fluid Statics

Integral Formulation of Control Volume:

                Mass

                Linear Momentum

                Angular Momentum

                Energy

 

Credit units of class/laboratory schedule:

3 units of lecture (3 x 50mins / week)

 

Course Assignments

2 midterm exams and a final

~Weekly homework assignments

 

Professional Component

3 units engineering science

 

Specific course objectives

1.        Develop familiarity with the basic concepts in Fluid Mechanics

2.        Develop the capability to understand and calculate static forces on submerged objects

3.        Develop the capability to understand and apply Bernoulli’s equation

4.        Develop the capability to understand and quantify conservation of mass using Control Volume analysis

5.        Develop the capability to understand and quantify conservation of linear momentum using Control Volume analysis

6.        Develop the capability to understand and quantify conservation of angular momentum using Control Volume analysis

7.        Develop the capability to understand and quantify the energy equations using Control Volume analysis

8.        Develop the capability to apply conservation principles to turbomachines

 

Relationship to Departmental Program Objectives

1.  This course will provide background in Engineering Fluid Mechanics, an essential component of a Mechanical Engineering Education.

2.  This course will provide additional experience in engineering system analysis and preliminary tools for design activities involving Fluid Mechanics issues.

 

 

Prepared by:  S. McLean                                                    Date:  September 23, 2005