310 310 Fluid Mechanics

Properties of fluids. Theory of fluid statics, buoyancy, and fluid dynamics. Conservation laws. Dimensional analysis and dimensionless groups. Dynamics of frictionless incompressible flow. Modified Bernoulli equation. Pipe flow theory. Introduction to boundary layer theory, turbulent flow, and one-dimensional steady compressible flow. Pumps and Compressors. Fluidized Beds.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

CE 299, ME 313, CH E 323

Prerequisite

PHYS 150 with a C or better

Corequisite

(ME 305 OR CH E 305 OR CE 201) AND MATH 231

Offered

Each semester