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Fluids 1 EML-4701
 (Spring 2002)

This is the first course of a two-part series, which studies the conservation equations of dynamic fluid systems with emphasis on integral methods and applications to flow analysis of thermal hydraulic systems. Part two of the course focuses on the analysis of viscous flow systems and the dynamics and thermodynamics of compressible fluid flow.

Course Objectives and Outcomes

The primary goal of this course is for the students to become comfortable and competent in developing working equations for engineering problems involving fundamental aspects of fluid mechanics. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify and solve engineering problems involving fluids at rest as well as fluids in motion. A working knowledge of the fundamental aspects of fluid motion, the properties of Newtonian fluids, flow regimes, pressure variations in fluids, and the mathematical descriptions and analysis of fluid motion will be developed. The communication of technical information and cooperation will be emphasized during in-class group activities.
Course Syllabus

Date

Topic

Homework

Jan 8

Introduction

 
Jan 10

Streamlines

Hwk 1 out

Jan 15

Introduction to Fluid Statics

 

Jan 17

Hydrostatic Pressure

Hwk 1 in

Jan 22

Manometry and Multiple Density Problems

Hwk 2 out

Jan 24

Hydrostatic Force Calculations on Plane Surfaces

 

Jan 29

Non-Planar Surfaces and Buoyancy

Hwk 2 in

Jan 31

Introduction to Control Volumes

Hwk 3 out

Feb 5

Reynolds Transport Theorem

 

Feb 7

Integral Conservation of Mass

Hwk 3 in

Feb 12

Integral Conservation of Linear Momentum

Hwk 4 out

Feb 14

Integral Conservation of Linear Momentum

 

Feb 19

Non-Inertial Reference Frames

Hwk 4 in

Feb 21

Integral Energy Equation

 

Feb 26

Midterm Examination

 

Feb 28

Go Over Midterm

 

Mar 12

Bernoulli Equation

Hwk 5 out

Mar 14

Using Bernoulli's Equation

 

Mar 19

Pressure Flow and Measurement

Hwk 5 in

Mar 21

Differential Equations of Mass Conservation

Hwk 6 out

Mar 26

Differential Equations of Linear Momentum

 

Mar 28

Newtonian Fluid Navier-Stokes Equations

Hwk 6 in

Apr 2

Incompressible Thin Film Viscous Flows

Hwk 7 out

Apr 4

Stream Functions

 

Apr 9

Dimensional Analysis

Hwk 7 in

Apr 11

Buckingham Pi Theorem

Hwk 8 out

Apr 16

Non-Dimensionalization of the Basic Equations

 

Apr 18

Modeling and Similitude

Hwk 8 in

Apr 23

Review

 

May 1

12:30-2:30

 

Course Policy

Professor:

Greg Sawyer

Office:

309 NSC

Telephone:

(352) 392-8488

E-Mail:

wgsawyer@ufl.edu

Office Hours:

TBD

Class Hours:

T, Th 3:00-3:50 PM

Textbook (Required)
Fluid Mechanics 4th Edition
Frank M. White.
ISBN# 0-07-069716-7
McGraw-Hill

The Software, which accompanies some versions of this text, will not be used in this course
Prerequisites
EGM 3400 or 3401; EML 3100

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Homework
Eight homework sets will be assigned and graded. At least one week is given for the completion of a homework set. The purpose of the homework is to aid in learning the material. To this end some collaboration among students in preparing the homework is acceptable. However, in the main, the work should be primarily yours. In an effort to increase the value of the homework, solutions will be posted on the internet the day after it is due and discussed in the next available class period. Because of this tight timeline, late homework will not be accepted.

Exams
There will be two tests, a midterm and a final examination; these tests are open notes closed text.

Grading
Homework is 25%, the midterm exam is 35%, and the final exam is 40%.

Attendance and Class Participation
I consider attendance mandatory, and good class participation will be given consideration during the determining of final grades.

Academic Honesty
Following the request of the Provost I include the following statement.

All students admitted to the university of Florida have signed a statement of academic honesty committing themselves to be honest in all academic work and understanding that failure to comply with this commitment will result in disciplinary action.

This statement is a reminder to uphold your obligation as a student at the University of Florida and to be honest in all work submitted and exams taken in this class and all others.