FYSS6451 Fluid Mechanics 2, part A (5 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Physics
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

  • Principle of dimensional homogeneity and dimensional analysis.

  • Dimensionless flow equations and modelling.

  • Frictional flow.

  • Flow instability and turbulence. Turbulent flow in a pipe.

  • Energy equation and the concept of loss.

  • Evaluation of pipe losses. Moody's diagram and experimental minor loss correlations

  • Pumps and turbines

  • Basics of pipe flow system design. 

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to

  • understand basics of dimensional analysis and use it in solving physical problems, in modelling and in experimental work.

  • classify flows in frictional and frictionless flows.

  • understand basics of frictional flows as well as instability and turbulence as physical phenomena.

  • understand the strategies and the fundamental difficulties involved in turbulence modelling.

  • understand the concept and origin of flow losses and strategies to minimise them.

  • evaluate the most common losses in pipe flows using Moody's diagram and experimental correlations for minor losses.

  • understand the operation principle of centrifugal pumps and the simple pump theory.

  • understand the design principles of technical flow systems and to actually design a simple piping system. 

Description of prerequisites

  • Mathematical methods (Calculus and linear algebra), Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics 1A. (Recommended: Fluid Mechanics 1B).

  • Mathematical concepts needed (conceptual understanding and practical skills):
    - Scalar, vector and tensor.
    - Derivative and integral incl. surface and volume integrals.
    - Gradient, divergence and curl.

Study materials

Lecture notes

Literature

  • Frank M. White, "Fluid Mechanics”

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Given every two years starting spring 2022. Independent completion during other times can be agreed separately.
Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course requires 50% of maximum points (36 p.) and accepted laboratory work reports (minimum 6 p.). Course elements exam (48 p.), exercises (12 p.), laboratory work (12 p.).
Time of teaching:
Period 3
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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course requires 50% of maximum points (36 p.) and accepted laboratory work reports (minimum 6 p.). Course elements exam (48 p.), exercises (12 p.), laboratory work (12 p.).
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:
  • Self-learning, discussion and problem solving sessions, exercises, examination and laboratory work. 

  • The course is based mostly on self-learning based on weekly study material packages.

  • There are no conventional lectures. Weekly discussion and problem solving sessions will be organized.

  • The laboratory work will be completed during the course and may be done and reported by a team of two students. The report must be submitted for review one month after the course, at the latest. 

Teaching