Course - Fluid Mechanics - TEP4100
TEP4100 - Fluid Mechanics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
Fluid properties, viscosity. Velocity field, substantial derivative, streamlines and pathlines. Pressure distribution in stationary and accelerated systems. Rotating container. Manometry. Bouyancy. Reynolds transport theorem. Continuity equation, momentum equation and angular momentum equation for control volumes. Energy equation and Bernoulli equation. Euler's equation for inviscid flow and Navier-Stokes equation for viscous flow. Boundary conditions for the basic equations of fluid mechanics. Stream function, vorticity and rotation, viscous stresses and strain rates. Reynolds number. Qualitative aspects of turbulence. Laminar and turbulent pipe flow. Boundary layer concepts. Two-dimensional potential theory, velocity potential, some elementary flows, circulation.
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.
Knowledge:
After completion of this course, the student will have knowledge on:
- Fluid properties, viscosity.
- Velocity field, substantial derivative, streamlines and pathlines.
- Pressure distribution in stationary and accelerated systems. Rotating container. Manometry. Buoyancy.
- Reynolds transport theorem.
- Continuity equation, momentum equation and angular momentum equation for control volumes.
- Energy equation and Bernoulli equation.
- Euler equations for inviscid flow.
- Navier-Stokes equations for viscous flow.
- Boundary conditions for the basic equations of fluid mechanics.
- Stream function, vorticity and rotation, viscous stresses and strain rates.
- Reynolds number. Qualitative issues on turbulence.
- Laminar and turbulent pipe flow.
- Boundary layer concept.
- Two-dimensional potential theory, velocity potential, some elementary flows, circulation.
Skills:
After completion of this course, the student will have skills on:
- Evaluation of models for flow analysis.
- Use of control volume analysis.
- Computation of forces and moments from fluid on solid bodies.
- Derivation and use of formulae and tables for flows.
- Solution of the basic laws of fluid mechanics for simple flow problems.
General competence:
After completion of this course, the student will have general competence on:
- The basic elements of the theoretical foundations for ideal and real fluid flows.
- Formulation and solution of practical flow problems.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, example exercises, practice exercises, laboratory exercises and self-study. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
TMA4100 Calculus 1 and TMA4105 Calculus 2 or equivalent courses.
Basic mechancics.
Course materials
Yunus A Çengel and John M Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications, McGraw-Hill, 3rd ed., 2013.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIO1008 | 7.5 | ||
| TEP4105 | 6.0 | ||
| TEP4110 | 7.5 | ||
| TFNE2002 | 7.5 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2016
Language of instruction: Norwegian
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- Energy and Process Engineering
- Mechanics
- Technological subjects
- Iver Håkon Brevik
- Maria Fernandino
- Pål-Tore Selbo Storli
- Reidar Kristoffersen
- Simen Andreas Ådnøy Ellingsen
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Energy and Process Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 2016-06-06 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Written examination 100/100 2016-08-11 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"