Fluid Mechanics

ME 311 - Fluid Mechanics (3-0-3)

Definition and properties of fluids. Fluid statics with applications. Basic fluid dynamic equations of continuity, energy and momentum with applications to different flow situations and flow measurement. Viscous effects, boundary-layer concepts, laminar and turbulent flow in pipes, open channel flow, fluid dynamics forces on immersed bodies. Modeling and dimensional similarity. Introduction to turbomachinery.

Pre-requisites: MATH201 And ME201 And ME203