Available in 2024
Course code

MECH3780

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course blends together physical and mathematical concepts in a more advanced treatment of fluid mechanics. Analytical methods introduced in earlier courses are extended to compressible flows, applications in fluid machines and turbulent flows and turbulence modelling. The latter is used as a basis to provide a practical introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Singapore PSB

  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore)

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Discuss and solve compressible flows and apply fluid modelling concepts to practical engineering applications

2. Analyse and numerically model turbulence

3. Describe aspects of various turbulent flows (jets, wake, channel, and boundary layers)

4. Apply Computational Fluid Mechanics approaches to the analysis of complex fluid flows

5. Demonstrate an awareness of the limitations and assumptions involved in Computational Fluid Dynamics

6. Discuss the value of validation procedures for Computational Fluid Dynamics


Content

  1. Fluids Machinery
  2. Compressible flows
  3. Navier-Stokes equations and Reynolds stress equations
  4. Turbulence and turbulent flows
  5. Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics 

Assumed knowledge

MATH2310 Calculus of Science and Engineering, ENGG2300 Engineering Fluid Mechanics (previously MECH2710).


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Assignment 1

Quiz: Quiz 1

Quiz: Quiz 2

Report: Engineering Report


Contact hours

Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB

Computer Lab-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Forum-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Pre-recorded videos posted prior for any Forum session.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Computer Lab-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Forum-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Pre-recorded videos posted prior for any Forum session.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline

Course outline not yet available.