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151-0102-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-PHYS , D-ARCH , D-MAVT , D-MATH
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Fluid Dynamics I

Fluiddynamik I

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Thomas Rösgen
Examiners: Dr. Anna Alexandra Kubik
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:42

Abstract

An introduction to the physical and mathematical foundations of fluid dynamics is given.Topics include dimensional analysis, integral and differential conservation laws, inviscid and viscous flows, Navier-Stokes equations, boundary layers, turbulent pipe flow. Elementary solutions and examples are presented.

Objective

An introduction to the physical and mathematical principles of fluid dynamics. Fundamental terminology/principles and their application to simple problems.

Content

Phenomena, applications, foundations dimensional analysis and similitude; kinematic description; conservation laws (mass, momentum, energy), integral and differential formulation; inviscid flows: Euler equations, stream filament theory, Bernoulli equation; viscous flows: Navier-Stokes equations; boundary layers; turbulence

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes (extended formulary) for the course are made available electronically.

Literature

Recommended book: Fluid Mechanics, Kundu & Cohen & Dowling, 6th ed., Academic Press / Elsevier (2015).

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Formelsammlung IFD (Version 2021), keine Annotationen

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Fluiddynamik I
Am Fr 29.04.22 findet die Vorlesung ausnahmsweise in HG F 1 mit Videoübertragung im HG E 5 statt.
  • Mon 14:15-16:00 (ETA F 5)
  • Fri 14:15-16:00 (ETA F 5)
  • 29.04 Date 14:15-16:00 (HG E 5)
  • 29.04 Date 14:15-16:00 (HG F 1)
4 h weekly
exercise Fluiddynamik I
Groups are selected in myStudies. Die Übungen finden ab der zweiten Semesterwoche statt. Mo 08-10 für Maschineningenieurwissenschaften, Integrated Building Systems und Physik / Do 10-12 für Rechnergestützte Wissenschaften
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (CAB G 11)
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (HG E 1.1)
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (HG E 1.2)
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (HG E 5)
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (ML H 44)
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (ML J 34.3)
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (HG G 26.5)
2 h weekly

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