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FLUIDS MECHANICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
UCK206 FLUIDS MECHANICS 4 4 4 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. OSMAN KOPMAZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: Transfer of basic information about fluid mechanics
Contents of the Course Unit: Basic Concepts and Definitions, Kinematics of Fluids, Fluids at rest, Manometers and Pressure measurement, Forces on immersed surfaces, Translation and rotation in blocks, Integral form of conservation equations, Control volume and system concepts, Reynolds Transport Theorem, Conservation of mass, momentum and energy, Bernoulli equation, Derivation of continuity, momentum and energy equations in differential form, Current and potential functions, Dimensional analysis and similarity

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Students will have knowledge about the solution of problems related to the basic principles of fluid mechanics.
Ability to analyze the control volume by developing basic principles such as momentum equation and energy equation.
The ability to formulate and model the problem, and to find engineering solutions in system identification will be gained.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Basic concepts and definitions: Molecular structure of fluids, Continuous medium approach, Viscosity, Fourier's law, Surface stress -
2 - Basic concepts and definitions: Definition of motion in Lagrange and Euler methods, Acceleration, Total derivative, Trajectories, Streamlines -
3 - Pressure distribution in fluid (Hydrostatics) : Pascal's law, Forces acting on planar and curvilinear surfaces, Layered fluids, Pressure distribution in solid body translation and rotation -
4 - Pressure distribution in fluid (Hydrostatics) : Pascal's law, Forces acting on planar and curvilinear surfaces, Layered fluids, Pressure distribution in solid body translation and rotation -
5 - Integral conservation equations for a control volume (Integral Analysis): Conservation of mass, momentum and energy for Lagrange and Euler control volumes, Linear momentum equation (Amount of motion theorem), Bernoulli equation, Energy equation -
6 - Integral conservation equations for a control volume (Integral Analysis): Conservation of mass, momentum and energy for Lagrange and Euler control volumes, Linear momentum equation (Amount of motion theorem), Bernoulli equation, Energy equation -
7 - Differential conservation equations for a fluid particle (Differential Analysis): Continuity equation, Euler and Navier-Stokes equations, Boundary conditions on free and solid surfaces -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Similitude and Dimensional Analysis (Experimental Analysis): Similitude, Dimensionless numbers, Buckingham Pi theorem -
10 - Viscous flow in pipes (internal flows): Laminar and turbulent flows, Couette flow, Poiseuille flow -
11 - Viscous flow in pipes (internal flows): Moody diagram, Hydraulic diameter -
12 - Viscous flow in pipes (internal flows): Friction losses in ducts, Venturi tube, Orifice meter -
13 - Introduction to Open Channel Current: Wave speed, Froude number, Chezy and Manning formulas -
14 - Introduction to Open Channel Current: Specific energy, Critical depth -
15 - Introduction to Open Channel Current: Specific energy, Critical depth -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Akışkanlar Mekanği, Yunus A.Çengel, John M. Cimbala, McGraw-Hill,Türkçesi (Tahsin Engin)
Fox and McDonald’s Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Philip J. Pritchard, John C. Leylegian, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (Ali Pınarbaşı)

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
A system, product or process has economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, under realistic constraints and conditions such as feasibility and sustainability, Ability to design to meet requirements.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to work in teams with different disciplines
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Awareness of having professional and ethical responsibilities.
1
2
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The ability to have a comprehensive education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on global and social dimensions.
4
2
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.
3
3
The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.
3
4
Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.
4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 14 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 3 7 21
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 4 4
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 4 4
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 35 0 129
Total Workload of the Course Unit 129
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0