Advanced Fluid Mechanics unit (ENG425)

Hobart

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
Unit code	ENG425
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Associate Professor Alan Henderson
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

Unit fee information for 2027 will be available in September.

Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG313

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weeks 1-6: Weekly  3 hour lecture + 1 hour tutorial. Weeks 7-12: Weekly 2 hour lecture + 2 hr workshops in computer lab Weeks 4 and 6 : Laboratory sessions
Assessment	In-Class Test (10%)|Laboratory Reports (20%)|Computational Fluid Dynamics Design Optimisation (30%)|Final Examination (40%)
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.
Recommended	Cengel and Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics. Fundamentals and Applications, Fourth Edition in SI units, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2019 E-Book  Fluid Mechanics - E-Book  On-Campus Bookshop Fluid Mechanics - hard copy

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