Course Overview

1. Introduction and basic math (3 hrs)

(1) Introduction

(2) Scalars, vectors, and tensors

2. Kinematics (6 hrs)

(1) Lagrangian vs. Eulerian specifications, material derivatives

(2) Streamline, path line, and streak line

(3) Strain rate

(4) Vorticity and circulation

3. Conservation law (12 hrs)

(1) Reynolds transport theorem

(2) Conservation of mass, scalar, and heat

(3) Conservation of momentum: Navier-Stokes equation, viscous vs. inviscid flows

(4) Bernoulli equation

4. Vorticity dynamics (6 hrs)

(1) Kelvin’s circulation theorem

(2) Helmholtz vortex theorems

(3) Vorticity transport equation

5. Potential flow (6 hrs)

(1) Fundamentals and examples

(2) Conformal mapping

6. Laminar flow (8 hrs)

(1) Examples of steady flows

(2) Stokes’ first problem and similarity solution

Learning Achievement

The course aims to provide students a solid background of fluid mechanics required for related

research works.

Competence

Course prerequisites

Grading Philosophy

Course schedule

Course type

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Yi-Ju Chou

Other information

Graduate Institute of Applied Mechanics

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