Coursework (2000 words)

Examination

<br />The No-Slip Condition, Classification of Fluid Flows, System and Control Volumes, Density and Specific Gravity, Ideal Gases, Vapor Pressure, Cavitation, Viscosity, Pressure, Pressure Measurement Devices, Fluid Statics Fundamentals, Hydrostatic Forces on Submerged Plane and Curved Surfaces, Buoyancy, Stability, Conservation of Mass, Mechanical Energy and Efficiency, Bernoulli’s Equation, General Energy Equation, Energy Analysis of Steady Flows, Control Volume (Selection and Forces), Linear Momentum Equation, Angular Momentum Equation, Losses in Piping Systems, Laminar Flow in Pipes, Turbulent Flow in Pipes, Entrance Region, Minor Losses, Piping Network, Pump Selection, Measurement (Flow Rate and Velocity), Drag, Lift, Flow over Flat Plates, Cylinders and Spheres, Pumps, Turbines, Fundamentals to Computational Fluid Dynamics (Equations of Motion, Solution Procedure, Meshing, Boundary Conditions), Laminar and Turbulent CFD, Hydraulic Power Systems and Circuits (Oil, Transmission Lines, Pumps, Control Valves, Accessories, Actuators), Introduction to Pneumatic Power Systems (Basic Advantages, Disadvantages and Elements)<br />

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics - 5602ICBTME

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics

Demonstrate the understanding of basic concepts of fluid statics and dynamics

Analyze and evaluate a practical fluid mechanics problem based on the concepts learned

Apply these concepts during problem solving

Relate the theoretical concepts learned to practical aspects of fluid statics and dynamics