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Aims:
To convey advanced concepts and their application to problem solving in the areas of fluid dynamics, transport phenomena (with focus on mass and linear momentum transport), non-Newtonian flow and mass transfer with chemical reaction.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students will be expected to:
- be able to apply the mass and linear momentum balance equations to analyze simple flow problems;
- be able to interpret the physical meaning of transport equations and estimate the relative importance of the terms featuring in them;
- be able to apply scaling and order-of-magnitude arguments to simplify transport equations before attempting to solve them;
- analyze problems involving diffusion of mass, linear momentum and energy;
- be able to analyze turbulent flows using simple modelling approaches;
- be aware of non-Newtonian fluid behavior and how to model it;
- analyze simple problems involving mass transfer with chemical reaction
Synopsis:
- Mass and linear momentum balance equations (Eulerian and Lagrangian forms)
- Stress within a fluid and problem of closure
- Scaling of transport equations and order of magnitude analysis
- Penetration theory (diffusion of mass, linear momentum and energy)
- Boundary layer theory
- Turbulent flow (characteristics of turbulent flows, averaged transport equations, Reynolds stress, problem of closure, mixing length theory, Kolmogorov theory)
- Non-Newtonian fluids (shear thinning, shear thickening, Bingham fluids)
- Mass transfer with chemical reaction (film and penetration theories)
The Masters level (level 7) version of the module (CENG0019) has a stronger focus on unseen, and more open ended, problem solving.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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