Credit Structure: (3-0)3
Catalog Description:
Introduction. Fluid statics. Kinematics of fluid flow. Integral
formulation of basic equations. Bernoulli equation. Differential
formulation of basic equations. Similarity. Flow in closed conduits.
Course Objectives:
The course is designed to give third year mechanical engineering
students fundamental aspects of fluids and their motion. The students
are required to have basic knowledge on the analysis of fluid
flow problems both in differential form and in integral form.
The engineering applications of these methods given in the course
are mainly on incompressible flow.
Prerequisites:
ME 208 and ME 210 are strongly recommended.
1. First law of thermodynamics
2. Newton's laws of motion
3. Differential equations
Textbook(s):
M.H. Aksel, “Fluid Mechanics”, Lecture Notes, METU,
1992.
References:
B.R. Munson, D. F. Young, T. H. Okiishi, “Fundamentals
of Fluid Mechanics”, 2nd Ed., John Wiley, 1994.
F.M. White, “Fluid Mechanics”, 3rd Ed., McGraw-Hill,
1993.
Syllabus:
1. Introduction (1 week)
2. Fluid statics (1.5 weeks)
3. Introduction to kinematics of fluid flow (1.5 weeks)
4. Basic equations in integral form (2.5 weeks)
5. The Bernoulli equation (2 weeks)
6. Differential formulation of fluid flow (2 weeks)
7. Similitude and dimensional analysis (1.5 weeks)
8. Viscous flow in closed conduits (2 weeks)
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
None
Computer Usage:
None
Laboratory work:
1. Measurement of fluid properties:
a. Density measurement by means of hydrometer
b. Viscosity measurement by means of
- Saybolt viscometer
- Falling ball viscometer
2. Calibration of a Bourdon Gage by using
- U-tube manometer
- Dead weight tester
3. Measurement of volume and mass flow rates by means of rotameter,
orifice meter and venturi meter
4. Measurement of flow velocities by means of Pitot tubes and
the application of continuity and Bernoulli equations
5. Application of the conservation of linear momentum equations
a) Vertical jet flow on a horizontal flat pate
b) Drag force measurement on a model bus
Category Content :
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: 0.5 credits
Engineering Design: 0.5 credit
Engineering Sciences: 2.5 credits
Humanities & Social Sciences: None
Departmental: None
Instructors:
Kahraman Albayrak