An introduction to the physical and mathematical foundations of fluid dynamics is given. Topics include dimensional analysis, integral and differential conservation laws, inviscid and viscous flows, Navier-Stokes equations, boundary layers, turbulent pipe flow. Elementary solutions and examples are presented.
Learning objective
An introduction to the physical and mathematical principles of fluid dynamics. Fundamental terminology/principles and their application to simple problems.
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
In examination block for
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Computational Science and Engineering 2016; Version 27.03.2018 (Examination Block G4) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Computational Science and Engineering 2018; Version 13.12.2022 (Examination Block G4) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering 2010; Version 24.02.2022 (Examination Block 2) Bachelor's Programme in Computational Science and Engineering 2012; Version 13.12.2016 (Examination Block G4)
The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination
written 120 minutes
Written aids
Formelsammlung IFD (Version 2021), keine Annotationen
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.
Performance assessment as a semester course