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151-0120-00L 8 Credits BSC D-MATH , D-MAVT

Fluid Dynamics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Patrick Jenny, Prof. Dr. Filippo Coletti
The Fluid Dynamics course (both lecture and exercise) consists of two parts. The part 1 "Fluid Dynamics: Fundamentals" will be in English and takes place during the first half of the semester. The part 2 "Fluid Dynamics: Advanced" will be in German and takes place during the second half of the semester.
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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, turbulence, potential flows, unsteady flows, aerodynamic concepts, vorticity dynamics, compressible flows.

Objective

Introduction to the physical and mathematical principles of fluid dynamics. Fundamental terminology/principles and their application to simple problems. Concepts, phenomena and quantitative description of potential, rotational, and one-dimensional compressible flows.

Content

Dimensional analysis, integral and differential conservation laws, inviscid and viscous flows, Navier-Stokes equations, boundary layers, turbulence, potential flows, unsteady flows, aerodynamic concepts, vorticity dynamics, compressible flows.

Resources

Literature

Relevant chapters from the textbook: P.K. Kundu, I.M. Cohen, D.R. Dowling: Fluid Mechanics, Academic Press, 6th ed., 2015

General Information

Language
English (lecture), German (lecture), English (exercise), German (exercise)
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes and 120 minutes
Aids
Fluid Dynamics: Fundamentals - IFD formulary (Prof. F. Coletti), non-programmable calculatorFluid Dynamics: Advanced - Fluiddynamik, Skript zur Vorlesung (Prof. Jenny et al.), nicht programmierbarer Taschenrechner
There will be a double written exam consisting of two parts: part 1 "Fluid Dynamics: Fundamentals" will be in English with a final exam of 90 minutes, and part 2 "Fluid Dynamics: Advanced" in German with a final exam of 120 minutes. The overall final grade will be the average of the final exam of part 1 and the final exam of part 2.Participation in two voluntary interim exams during the semester is encouraged. The first interim exam (covering part 1) will be carried out about half way through the semester, and the second (covering part 2) will be carried out towards the end of the semester. Interim exams will be carried out under the same conditions as the final exams. Each interim exam will be given a weight of 15% to the grade for the respective part, only if the grade of the interim exam is better than the respective final exam.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Fluid Dynamics: Fundamentals
Der Kurs findet in der ersten Hälfte des Semesters statt. Vorlesung Mo 14-16 im ETA F 5, Di 12-14 im ETA F 5 und Mi 12-14 im HG E 7 mit Videoübertragung ins HG E 3.
  • Mon 14:15-16:00 (ETA F 5)
  • Tue 12:15-14:00 (ETA F 5)
  • Wed 12:15-14:00 (HG E 3)
  • Wed 12:15-14:00 (HG E 7)
6 h weekly
lecture Fluid Dynamics: Advanced
Der Kurs findet in der zweiten Hälfte des Semesters statt. Vorlesung Mo 14-16 im ETA F 5, Di 12-14 im ETA F 5 und Mi 12-14 im HG E 7 mit Videoübertragung ins HG E 3.
  • Mon 14:15-16:00 (ETA F 5)
  • Tue 12:15-14:00 (ETA F 5)
  • Wed 12:15-14:00 (HG E 3)
  • Wed 12:15-14:00 (HG E 7)
6 h weekly
exercise Fluid Dynamics: Fundamentals
Groups are selected in myStudies. Der Kurs findet in der ersten Hälfte des Semesters statt.
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (CHN F 46)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (HG D 7.1)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (HG D 7.2)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (LFV E 41)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (ML E 12)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (NO C 44)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (NO C 6)
2 h weekly
exercise Fluid Dynamics: Advanced
Groups are selected in myStudies. Der Kurs findet in der zweiten Hälfte des Semesters statt.
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (CHN F 46)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (HG D 7.1)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (HG D 7.2)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (LFV E 41)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (ML E 12)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (NO C 44)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (NO C 6)
2 h weekly

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