ME 320Fluid Flow
This course is an introduction to fluid mechanics, and emphasizes fundamental concepts and problem-solving techniques. Topics to be covered include fluid properties (density, viscosity, vapor pressure, surface tension); fluid statics (hydrostatic pressure, pressure forces on planar and curved surfaces); fluid kinematics (flow visualization, vorticity, Reynolds transport theorem); control volume analysis (conservation laws of mass, momentum, and energy, Bernoulli equation); dimensional analysis (dimensional homogeneity, method of repeating variables, experimental testing, similarity); internal flows (pipe flows, major and minor losses, piping networks, matching pumps to systems); differential analysis (Navier-Stokes equation, creeping flow, potential flow, boundary layers); external flows (lift and drag, pressure vs. friction drag); and compressible flow (isentropic flow through nozzles, shock waves). Brief introductions to computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and turbomachinery (pumps and turbines) will also be provided.
Prerequisites
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Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Fall (5 programs).
Required in (5)
- Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (Altoona)
- Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (Behrend)
- Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (Berks)
- Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (Capital)
- Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (Engineering)
One of the options in (2)
- Electrochemical Engineering, Minor
- Environmental Engineering, Minor
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