Programme

Introductory concepts, deformation and motion of a particle, Cauchy theorem, Eurlerian and Lagrangian description, the Reynolds transport theorem, the material derivative. Forces and moments on airfoils. Buckingham theorem. General governing equations in integral and differential form. Constitutive relationships for Newtonian fluids. Navier-Stokes equations, Bernouilli equation. Vorticity dynamics. Potential flows and singular solutions (the case of the cylinder). Boundary layer concepts and theoretical approach for a 2D steady case. The separation of the boundary layer.

Core Documentation

Lecture notes

Reference Bibliography

Kundu, Fluid Mechanics, Academic press Munson, Fluid Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons Cengel, Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Application, McGraw-Hill Education

Type of delivery of the course

The course is taught by lectures and theoretical exercises.

Attendance

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Type of evaluation

Evaluation of the level of learning achieved by the student will be verified by a written test with theory and practical applications questions. During covid-19 total or partial lock-down the activities of evaluation will be carried out according to the Rectoral Decrees (Art. 1 nr 703 05/05/2020) by an oral exam on the theory and practical applications.