Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

Course #ME2201

Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months

POC: NPS Online Support

Overview

Properties of fluids, hydrostatics and stability of floating and submerged bodies. Fluid flow concepts and basic equations in steady flows: mass, momentum, and energy considerations. Dimensional analysis and dynamic similitude. Viscous effects and fluid resistance. Basic pipe flows, Moody Diagrams and losses in components.

Prerequisites

  • ME2503

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop a good understanding of fundamental fluid mechanics principles.

2. Analyze fluid forces on submerged bodies and buoyancy and stability of floating bodies.

3. Apply the integral forms of the governing equations mass, momentum and energy to simple problems.

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Academic Calendar

  •  06 Jun 2023

    Spring quarter pre-graduation awards ceremony

  •  09 Jun 2023

    Spring quarter last day of classes

  •  13 Jun 2023

    Spring quarter final examinations begin