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Curriculum
What You'll Learn
01 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics 4 topics
1 Concept of a Fluid
- Distinction Between Solids and Fluids
- Liquids vs Gases
2 Brief History of Fluid Mechanics
- Early Developments (Archimedes, Pascal, etc.)
- Modern Advancements
3 Applications of Fluid Mechanics
- Engineering Applications
- Biological Systems
- Environmental Processes
4 System of Units
- SI Units
- English Engineering Units
- Conversion Factors
02 Fluid Properties 6 topics
1 Density and Specific Weight
- Mass Density
- Specific Weight
- Specific Gravity
2 Pressure
- Definition and Units
- Absolute vs Gauge Pressure
3 Viscosity
- Dynamic Viscosity
- Kinematic Viscosity
- Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluids
4 Surface Tension and Capillarity
- Surface Tension Phenomenon
- Capillary Action
5 Vapor Pressure
- Cavitation
- Boiling
6 Compressibility
- Bulk Modulus
- Speed of Sound in Fluids
03 Fluid Statics 4 topics
1 Pressure Variation in Static Fluids
- Hydrostatic Pressure Distribution
- Pascal's Law
- Barometric Equation
2 Manometry
- Simple Manometers
- Differential Manometers
3 Hydrostatic Forces on Submerged Surfaces
- Forces on Plane Surfaces
- Center of Pressure
- Forces on Curved Surfaces
4 Buoyancy and Stability
- Archimedes' Principle
- Metacenter and Stability
- Floating Bodies
04 Kinematics of Fluid Flow 4 topics
1 Flow Classification
- Steady vs Unsteady Flow
- Uniform vs Non-uniform Flow
- Laminar vs Turbulent Flow
- Compressible vs Incompressible Flow
2 Fluid Motion Description
- Lagrangian vs Eulerian Approach
- Pathlines, Streamlines, and Streaklines
3 Continuity Equation
- Conservation of Mass
- One-Dimensional Continuity
- Three-Dimensional Continuity
4 Velocity Potential and Stream Function
- Irrotational Flow
- Velocity Potential
- Stream Function
- Flow Nets
05 Dynamics of Fluid Flow 4 topics
1 Conservation Laws
- Conservation of Mass
- Conservation of Energy
- Conservation of Momentum
2 Bernoulli's Equation
- Derivation
- Applications
- Limitations
3 Energy Equation
- Head Loss
- Mechanical Energy
- Hydraulic Grade Line
- Energy Grade Line
4 Momentum Equation
- Linear Momentum Principle
- Angular Momentum Principle
- Application to Control Volumes
06 Dimensional Analysis and Similitude 4 topics
1 Dimensions and Units
- Primary and Secondary Dimensions
- Dimensional Homogeneity
2 Buckingham Pi Theorem
- Method of Repeating Variables
- Method of Dimensions
3 Important Dimensionless Parameters
- Reynolds Number
- Froude Number
- Mach Number
- Weber Number
- Euler Number
4 Model Testing
- Geometric Similarity
- Kinematic Similarity
- Dynamic Similarity
- Scale Effects
07 Viscous Flow in Pipes 5 topics
1 Laminar Flow
- Hagen-Poiseuille Flow
- Velocity Distribution
- Shear Stress Distribution
2 Turbulent Flow
- Velocity Profiles
- Universal Velocity Distribution
- Flow Characteristics
3 Head Loss in Pipes
- Darcy-Weisbach Equation
- Friction Factor
- Moody Diagram
4 Minor Losses
- Entrance and Exit Losses
- Expansion and Contraction
- Bends and Fittings
5 Pipe Networks
- Series and Parallel Pipes
- Branching Pipes
- Hardy Cross Method
08 Flow Over External Surfaces 5 topics
1 Boundary Layer Theory
- Boundary Layer Development
- Laminar and Turbulent Boundary Layers
- Displacement and Momentum Thickness
2 Flow Separation
- Adverse Pressure Gradient
- Separation Point
- Wake Formation
3 Drag and Lift
- Pressure Drag
- Friction Drag
- Form Drag
- Lift Generation
4 Flow Around Bluff Bodies
- Spheres
- Cylinders
- Streamlined Bodies
5 Vortex Shedding
- Kármán Vortex Street
- Strouhal Number
09 Open Channel Flow 5 topics
1 Classification of Open Channel Flows
- Steady vs Unsteady
- Uniform vs Varied
- Subcritical, Critical, and Supercritical
2 Specific Energy
- Critical Depth
- Critical Flow
- Specific Energy Diagram
3 Uniform Flow
- Chezy Equation
- Manning Equation
- Best Hydraulic Sections
4 Gradually Varied Flow
- Classification of Water Surface Profiles
- Computation Methods
- Control Sections
5 Rapidly Varied Flow
- Hydraulic Jump
- Weirs and Spillways
- Sluice Gates
10 Turbomachinery 5 topics
1 Centrifugal Pumps
- Working Principles
- Performance Characteristics
- Affinity Laws
- Specific Speed
2 Axial Flow Pumps
- Working Principles
- Performance Characteristics
- Application Areas
3 Hydraulic Turbines
- Impulse Turbines (Pelton Wheel)
- Reaction Turbines (Francis, Kaplan)
- Performance Characteristics
4 Cavitation in Turbomachines
- Causes and Effects
- Prevention Methods
- NPSH Requirements
5 Pump and Turbine Selection
- System Characteristics
- Operating Point
- Efficiency Considerations
11 Compressible Flow 6 topics
1 Thermodynamic Concepts
- Perfect Gas Laws
- Energy Equation
- Speed of Sound
2 One-Dimensional Isentropic Flow
- Stagnation Properties
- Critical Conditions
- Area-Velocity Relations
3 Normal Shock Waves
- Rankine-Hugoniot Relations
- Property Changes Across Shock
- Shock Strength
4 Oblique Shock Waves
- Shock Angle Relations
- Reflection and Intersection
5 Expansion Waves
- Prandtl-Meyer Function
- Expansion Fans
6 Flow in Ducts with Friction and Heat Transfer
- Fanno Flow
- Rayleigh Flow
12 Computational Fluid Dynamics 5 topics
1 Governing Equations
- Navier-Stokes Equations
- Discretization Methods
- Boundary Conditions
2 Finite Difference Method
- Explicit and Implicit Schemes
- Stability Criteria
- Accuracy Considerations
3 Finite Volume Method
- Cell-Centered vs Vertex-Centered
- Flux Calculations
- Solution Algorithms
4 Turbulence Modeling
- Direct Numerical Simulation
- Large Eddy Simulation
- Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes Models
5 CFD Software and Applications
- Commercial Packages
- Open-Source Solutions
- Validation and Verification
13 Environmental Fluid Mechanics 5 topics
1 Stratified Flows
- Density Stratification
- Internal Waves
- Mixing Processes
2 Surface Water Hydrodynamics
- River Hydraulics
- Lake Circulation
- Estuarine Dynamics
3 Groundwater Flow
- Darcy's Law
- Aquifer Mechanics
- Contaminant Transport
4 Atmospheric Boundary Layer
- Structure and Properties
- Urban Air Flow
- Dispersion Modeling
5 Oceanographic Fluid Dynamics
- Oceanic Circulation
- Tides and Waves
- Coastal Processes
14 Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics 5 topics
1 Flow Visualization Techniques
- Dye Injection
- Smoke Visualization
- Hydrogen Bubble Method
- Optical Methods
2 Pressure Measurement
- Pressure Transducers
- Manometers
- Pressure Probes
3 Velocity Measurement
- Pitot Tubes
- Hot-Wire and Hot-Film Anemometry
- Laser Doppler Velocimetry
- Particle Image Velocimetry
4 Flow Rate Measurement
- Venturi Meters
- Orifice Plates
- Rotameters
- Electromagnetic Flowmeters
5 Uncertainty Analysis
- Error Propagation
- Statistical Methods
- Calibration Techniques
15 Special Topics in Fluid Mechanics 5 topics
1 Multiphase Flows
- Gas-Liquid Flows
- Liquid-Solid Flows
- Fluidized Beds
2 Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics
- Rheological Models
- Flow Characteristics
- Applications
3 Micro and Nano Fluid Mechanics
- Scale Effects
- Electrokinetic Phenomena
- Micro-fluidic Devices
4 Biofluid Mechanics
- Blood Flow
- Respiratory Fluid Dynamics
- Biological Propulsion
5 Magnetohydrodynamics
- MHD Equations
- Applications
- MHD Power Generation
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