Course alpha,
number, title
ME 432 Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
Required or elective
Elective
Course (catalog)
description
Deformable control volumes, Navier-Stokes equations, vorticity and circulation. Exact
solutions. Turbulence, boundary layer flows, compressible flows.
Prerequisite(s)
(ME 332 or concurrently)
Textbook(s)
and/or other
required material
M.C. Potter and John Foss, Fluid Mechanics, Great Lakes Press, Inc.
Class/Lab schedule:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Topics covered
a. Deformable Control Volumes
b. Navier-Stokes Equations
c. Hydrodynamic Lubrication and Radial Outflow between Parallel Discs
d. Turbulent Flows
e. Vorticity and Circulation
f. Boundary Layers
g. Compressible Flow
Course learning
objectives
1.
2.
(The student will be
able to:)
3.
4.
5.
6.
Relationship of
course to ME
program
outcomes
Execute deformable control volume analyses which include relative
velocities for the flux terms, unsteady volumes, added work rate effects.
Identify and justify the salient aspects of the field equations
derivation:
i) conservation of mass from the c.v. form as    , and
ii) conservation of momentum as the Stokes "Law of Friction" is used to convert the
Navier equations to the Navier-Stokes equations. Also, the student will be able to use
these equations for those problems that are tractable as the elementary exact solutions.
Utilize similitude considerations that are predicated upon the
governing equations (see 2 above).
Utilize the Reynolds decomposition structure to identify and to apply stochastic
expressions for turbulent flow analyses.
Utilize laminar and turbulent boundary layer express ions for the
purpose of analyses.
Evaluate one-dimensional compressible flows.
The following measurement standard is used to evaluate the relationship between the course
outcomes and the educational-program outcomes:
3 = Strong Emphasis, 2 = Some Emphasis, 1 = Little or No Emphasis.
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering—3
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data—2
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs—1
(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams—1
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems—3
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility—1
(g) an ability to communicate effectively—2
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a
global/societal context—1
(i) a recognition of the need for and the ability to engage in life-long learning—2
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues—1
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice—2
(l) design, build, and test in mechanical systems area—1
1
(m) design, build, and test in thermal/fluids area—1
(n) application of advanced mathematics—2
(o) capstone design experience—1
Contribution to
professional
component:
100% Engineering Science 0% Engineering Design
Person(s) who
prepared this
description
John F. Foss
Date of
Preparation
2