MEEN40020 Mechanics of Fluids II

Academic Year 2022/2023

This is an intermediate course in fluid mechanics mainly for mechanical engineers. The module will take place during Autumn and will consist of 36 lectures (3/wk), 2 laboratory exercises, 1 class test and 1 end of trimester examination.
Syllabus:
EXTERNAL FLOW: Streamlined and blunt bodies; Lift and drag; Friction and pressure drag; Reynolds number in external flow; Viscous dominated flows; Creeping flow; Inertial dominated flows; The boundary layer; Laminar and turbulent boundary layer analysis; Friction and drag coefficient; Impact of curvature; Separation; Aerodynamic lift; Stall; Case studies on circular cylinder and symmetric aerofoil
COMPRESSIBLE FLOW: Compressibility; Thermo-fluid relations; One-dimensional flow; Speed of sound;Mach number; Isentropic flow; Non-isentropic flow; Normal shock waves; Oblique shock waves; Fanno flow; Rayleigh flow; Quasi-one-dimensional flow; De laval nozzle
TURBOMACHINERY: The Euler equation; Radial flow machines: (Coriolis effect, slip, rotating stall, thermodynamics of radial-flow machines, choking, surge, performance characteristics); Axial-flow machines: (reaction ratio, sources of loss, polytropic and isentropic efficiencies, thermodynamics of axial-flow machines, factors limiting the performance of axial-flow compressors, performance characteristics).

Course textbooks:
"Fundamental of Fluid Mechanics", Munson, Young, Okiishi, Huebsch. 7th Edition, Wiley.
"Fluid Mechanics", Frank White, 8th Edition, McGraw Hill.
"Modern Compressible Flow", John D Anderson, McGraw Hill, ISBN-13: 063-9785500452, ISBN-10: 0072424435.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the aerodynamic forces lift and drag.
2. Explain the formation of a boundary layer and impact of curvature.
3. Calculate aerodynamic forces on common engineering shapes.
4. Analyse and solve technical problems in one-dimensional isentropic and non-isentropic flow.
5. Explain and analyse the operation of radial-flow and axial-flow turbomachinery.
6. Plan and conduct experiments, analyse and interpret experimental results.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Laboratories

6
Autonomous Student Learning

78
Total

120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures will make use of high quality animation to help students understand complex topics. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

MEEN10050 Energy Engineering
MEEN20010 Mechanics of Fluids I
MEEN30100 Engineering Thermodynamics II


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Class Test: Class Test Week 6 n/a Graded No

15
Examination: Final Examination 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

70
Lab Report: Lab Report Week 12 n/a Graded No

15

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive feedback on their submitted reports.

Name Role
Dr William Smith Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Hugh Irving Tutor