MH1037 Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer 7.5 credits

Fluid Mechanics and heat transport is a subject that describes flows of linear momentum and heat. The course includes how simple problems can be solved manually and how this knowledge can be applied in combination with numerical methods to solve more complex problems. Training in basic understanding of the concepts below is interleaved with problem solving.

• The properties of fluids
• Bernoulli's equation
• Momentum analysis of flow systems
• Internal flow
• External flow
• The mechanisms of the heat transfer
• Stationary conduction
• Transient conduction
• Imposed convection
• Natural convection
• Heat transfer via radiation

Note that parts of the course content are given in English (course literature and problems); this implicitly requires proficiency in English terminology related to the subject.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to carry out flow calculations in relevant systems and demonstrate an understanding how fluid mechanics and heat transport influence our daily life. This implies more concretely that the student on successful completion of the course should be able to:

1. Give an account of commonly occurring concepts and laws in fluid mechanics and heat transport.
2. Apply and use methods in fluid mechanics and heat transport to solve flow problems.
3. Communicate results and hypotheses - in fluid mechanics and heat transport - both orally and in writing, and provide arguments for these.

For CMATD, at least 45 higher education credits in the Technology main field of study from programme syllabus for year 1-3.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• LAB1 - Laboratory experiments, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Written exam, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Mikael Ersson

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.