ME4220: Viscous Flow - NPS Online
Overview
Development of continuity and Navier-Stokes equations. Exact solutions of steady and unsteady viscous flow problems. Development of the boundary-layer equations. Similarity variables, numerical and integral techniques. Separation, boundary-layer control. Time-dependent boundary layers. Origin and nature of turbulence, phenomenological theories, calculation of turbulent flows with emphasis on naval engineering applications, and numerical models and CFD.
Included in degrees & certificates
- 123
- 571
- 572
Prerequisites
- ME3201
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the course students will be able to:
- Evaluate a variety of research as well as specific fluid flow problems in terms of the Navier-Stokes equations, apply appropriate boundary conditions and wherever possible, solve the resulting differential equations.
- Understand boundary layer theory and use the knowledge to solve problems such as separation prediction.
- Study fluid flow problems in terms of vorticity transport.
- Apply boundary layer stability theory to predict transition onset and external flows.
- Analyze turbulent (internal and external) flows using various velocity profile choices.
- Appreciate the need for CFD solutions and the key differences between the various turbulence models and their use.
- Devise potential flow separation control concepts.
- Satisfy prerequisite requirements for courses ME4162.
Offerings database access
Asset Publisher
Application Deadlines
No upcoming deadlines.
Asset Publisher
Academic Calendar
No upcoming events.