Launceston
Introduction
This unit covers the development of the fundamental equations of fluid mechanics in the context of naval architecture. The course lays a foundation for applied marine hydrodynamics problems such as resistance and seakeeping. The various topics covered are: Reynolds Transport Theorem, conservation of mass, momentum and energy, the development of the Navier-Stokes' equation, ideal and potential flows, vorticity, hydrodynamic forces in potential flow, D'Alembert's paradox, added-mass, viscous-fluid flow, laminar and turbulent boundary layer flows and application of potential theory to surface waves.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Hydrodynamics |
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| Unit code | JEE337 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics |
| Coordinator | Dr Bryce Pearce |
| Teaching staff | Dr Bryce Pearce |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
ILO 1 Describe the fundamental principles of the motion of ideal (inviscid) and real (viscous) fluid flows.
ILO 2 Apply analytical concepts to analyse a range of two-dimensional engineering fluid flows, with appropriate choice of simplifying assumptions and boundary conditions.
ILO 3 Investigate the physics/dynamics of a particular f.luid flow giving a critical evaluation of the effect of significant flow and geometric parameters applying both hydrodynamic theory and knowledge from other disciples relevant to the problem.
ILO 4 Appraise fluid flow modelling techniques as to the underlying theory and associated simplifying assumptions upon which they are based and the appropriateness/suitability/limitations to the analysis of particular flows.
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Prerequisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 hours Lecture weekly, 1 hour Tutorial weekly |
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| Assessment | Examination 50%, Assignments 40%, Class tests 10% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | White, F.M., Fluid Mechanics (SI units), 7th Ed, McGraw-Hill, 2011 |
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