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SG1215 Fluid Mechanics 4.0 credits

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Course syllabus SG1215 (Autumn 2022–)
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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The student should be able to

  • Derive the Navier-Stokes equations and explain the meaning of its terms, including the stress and deformation rate tensors
  • Compute the flow field for a number of so called exact solutions
  • Derive the vorticity equation and give a physical explanation of its terms
  • Use the concepts of stream function and apply the Bernoulli equation
  • Discuss the principles of and derive the boundary layer approximation of the Navier-Stokes equations, and to give self similar solutions of these equations including simple thermal boundary layers.
  • Describe the phenomena of separation of streamlines.
  • Suggest methods for measuring the velocity in a fluid.

Intended learning outcomes

  • The student should be able to formulate mathematical models and make relevant approximations of fluid phenomena.
  • The student should apply these models for simple cases and interpret the results.
  • The student should gain some skill in carrying out experiments in fluids.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Since this course is a supplementary course to the basic courses in mechanics, SG1130 and SG1113, are these courses or corresponding courses a prerequisite.

In addition, he following courses of the main programme at F are recommended: SF1602, SF1603, SF1604, SK1102, DN1240, SF1629 och SI1140, or corresponding.

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB1 - Lab Exercise, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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.

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

•                LAB1 – Lab exercise and lab report, 1.0 credits, grade scale: P, F

•                TEN1 Examination, 3.0 credits

Other requirements for final grade

(TEN1; 3 credits), (LAB1; 1 credit). Examination testing skills in solving problems and applying mathematical methods. Completed lab exercise and lab report.

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • 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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

SCI/Mechanics

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle