AKM 205 - Fluid Mechanics

Course Objectives

1. To introduce the basic principles of fluid mechanics
2.To be able to define, formulate and simplify the equations of fluid flow and gain ability to use them for the solution of fluid flow problems

Course Description

Basic concepts and definitions. Fluid kinematics. Fluid statics. Manometers and pressure
measurements. Hydrostatic forces on immersed bodies. Solid body translation and rotation.
Equations of conservation of mass, momentum and energy for systems and control volumes
Bernoulli equation and applications.. Navier-Stokes equations and its applications. Stream
function and flow potential. Dimensional analysis and similarity. Viscous Flow in pipes and
ducts. Laminar and turbulent boundary layers. Major and minor losses in pipes. Flow over
immersed bodies. Boundary layer equations. Compressible flow. Fluid Machinery. Waterhammer.