Course content

Fluid properties, viscosity concept. Hydro- and aerostatics, pressure forces on surfaces. Buoyancy. Stability. Accelerating systems. Principles of fluid motion, velocity field, streamlines. Transport theorem. Laminar and turbulent motion. Control volumes. Equation of continuity. Energy equation and Bernoulli's equation. Momentum equation. Differential methods, vorticity and circulation. Stream function. Euler's equation. Navier-Stokes' equation. Viscous stress tensor. Drag and lift, Kutta-Joukowsky's theorem. The Magnus effect. Potential flow, superposition of singularities.

Learning outcome

Provide the basic elements of the theoretical foundations for ideal and real fluid flows. Through problem sessions provide sufficient training to enable the students to formulate and solve practical flow problems.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercises. A specified number of the exercises must be approved before final exam. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic knowledge in mechanics and mathematics.

Course materials

Textbook in English.

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