Courses & Units
Advanced Fluid Mechanics ENG425
Introduction
The unit extends students skills and knowledge of advanced fluid mechanics. The governing equations for fluid dynamics are introduced in differential form and are used to solve complex fluid mechanics problems for both laminar and turbulent flows involving boundary layers, internal and external flow, aerodynamics and compressible gas flow. The theory and methodology of Computational Fluid Dynamics is explored through a major design project that utilises parametric optimisation. Laboratory projects in aerodynamics and compressible flow further extends students’ experience in fluid flow measurement and analysis techniques. Sustainability aspects are addressed through an emphasis on efficiency and loss minimisation for fluid systems.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Fluid Mechanics |
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| Unit code | ENG425 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Alan Henderson |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
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Learning Outcomes
- Derive analytical solutions to laminar fluid flow problems using continuum theory based-methods.
- Solve complex fluid flow problems for laminar and turbulent flow using established approximate and empirical methods.
- Parametrically optimise a fluid related design problem using computational fluid dynamics to formally accepted standards for verification and validation.
- Measure the performance of aerodynamic devices using experimental techniques in incompressible and compressible flow.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
ENG313Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weeks 1-12: Weekly 2 hour lectorial with supporting pre-recorded lectures. Weeks 9-12: CFD 2 hr weekly workshops in computer lab Weeks 3 and 5 : Laboratory sessions (3 hrs)
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| Assessment | In-Class Tests (20%)|Laboratory Reports (20%)|Computational Fluid Dynamics Design Optimisation (30%)|Final Examination (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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| Recommended | Cengel and Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics. Fundamentals and Applications, Fourth Edition in SI units, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2019 E-Book | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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