ME3201: Applied Fluid Mechanics - NPS Online
Overview
Steady one-dimensional compressible flow. Fundamentals of ideal-fluid flow, potential function, stream function. Analysis of viscous flows, velocity distribution in laminar and turbulent flows, introduction to the elements of the Navier-Stokes equations, solution of classical viscious laminar flow problems. Applications to Naval Engineering.
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- 572
Prerequisites
- ME2101
- ME2201
- MA3132
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the course students will be able to:
- Simplify the basic governing equations to solve specific fluid flow problems by identifying and applying appropriate boundary conditions to solve the resulting differential equations.
- Use the principles and concepts of potential flow to determine external flow pressure distribution over bodies of interest; also enable generate new body shapes.
- Apply boundary layer theory, separate the viscous and inviscid regions of the flow, and solve each using appropriate solution methods.
- Determine friction factor and arrive at a reasonable estimate of the viscous drag, pumping power requirements, etc for engineering flow systems.
- Solve one-dimensional gas dynamics problems.
- Develop the ability to conduct laboratory experiments, analyze the data, and write reports.
- Satisfy prerequisite requirements for courses ME4220 and ME3150.
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