All fluid flows are governed by a single set of partial differential equations, the Navier-Stokes equations. This includes for instance, the aerodynamics of bumble bees and aerospace planes, the turbulence around vehicles and in the atmosphere and the convection in the sun and around a human body. The course is an in-depth introduction to fluid mechanics, with an emphasis of understanding fluid phenomena using on the Navier-Stokes equations. The equations are derived in detail and numerous examples of solutions are presented. Fluid Mechanics also has many important applications in engineering, geo- and astro-physics and bio-physics, for example, which makes this course ideal as a starting point for students with a varied interest in applications.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Introduction, tensors, kinematics. Continuum mechanical conservation laws for mass, momentum and energy. Laminar viscous flow. Laminar boundary layers. Vorticity dynamics. Two-dimensional irrotational flow. Introduction to turbulent flow.
Intended learning outcomes
- The student should be able to identify, apply and/or present derivations of mathematical models of fluid mechanical phenomena and make relevant approximations.
- The student shall for simplified cases be able to apply the derived models (numerically or theoretically) and be able to interpret the result.
- The student should show an ability to relate obtained data, observed phenomena and processes in a laboratory environment to the theoretical description of fluid mechanics.
- The student should get a fundamental preparation in order to be able to work with fluid mechanical problems as an engineer.
Course Disposition
Lectures: 28h
Recitations: 28h
Tutorials: 4h
Laboration: 3h
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed BSc course in fluid mechanics and completed BSc thesis.
Recommended prerequisites
The student should have good knowledge in linear algebra and calculus in more than one variable, vector analysis, Gauss and Stokes theorems and solution of elementary partial differential equations, basic knowledge of fluid mechanics phenomena, computer programming in e.g. Matlab.
Equipment
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Literature
Kundu & Cohen, Fluid Mechanics, Academic Press.
Additional course material may be available via course home page.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- INL1 - Assignments, 3,0 hp, betygsskala: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4,5 hp, betygsskala: 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.
INL1: Written assignments and participation and reporting of laboratory exercise
TEN1: Written exam.
Examiner decides, in consultation with KTH's coordinator for students with disability (Funka), about any adapted examination for students with documented, permanent disability. The examiner may allow another examination form when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
- INL1, Assignments/laboratory exercise, 3,0 hp, P/F
- TEN1, Examination, 4,5 hp, A-F
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
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 web
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Main field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
SG2218 Turbulence
SG2215 Compressible flow
SG2221 Wave motions and hydrodynamic stability
SG2212 Computational Fluid Mechanics
Contact
Anders Dahlkild
Supplementary information
The course is compulsory for students in Fluid Mechanics track in Masters program in Engineering Mechanics.