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FLUIDS MECHANICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
UCK206E FLUIDS MECHANICS 4 4 4 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
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: To introduce fundamental concepts and problem-solving techniques in Fluid Mechanics. To teach design, analysis and application of fluid systems in engineering
Contents of the Course Unit: Classification of fluid flows, luid properties: Density, viscosity, vapor pressure, surface tension, Pressure and fluid statics: Manometer and barometer, hydrostatic forces on flat submerged surfaces Hydrostatic forces on curved submerged surfaces, buoyancy and stability, Rigid body motion of fluids Fluid kinematics: Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions, flow visualization, Conservation of mass, Bernoulli and Energy equations, Dimensional analysis and modeling: Dimensional homogeneity, dimensional analysis, Pipe flows, laminar and turbulent flow in pipes, Differential analysis, continuity and Navier-Stokes equations, Approximate solutions of the Navier-Stokes Equations, Creeping and Potential flows Boundary-Layer flows, External flows, Drag and Lift, Introduction to turbomachinery

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

Explains basic fluid properties like viscosity, surface tension, capillarity
Analyzes fluids at rest using integral and differential calculus, including pressure variation, forces and moments on plane surfaces, and buoyancy.
Applies mathematical analysis to describe kinematics of fluids
Applies systems and control volume methods based on mass, momentum, and energy conservation, as appropriate, to the analysis and design of engineering fluids systems.
Applies basics of dimensional analysis and similarity in experimental analysis of Fluid Mechanics problems
Calculates pressure losses in laminar and turbulent flow in pipes, calculates local losses in pipe networks
Applies differential analysis to obtain solutions to potential and boundary-layer flows
Calculates lift and drag forces acting on 2D and 3D bodies

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction: Fluids and their applications, no-slip condition, classification of fluid flows. -
2 - Fluid properties: Density, viscosity, vapor pressure, surface tension -
3 - Pressure and fluid statics: Manometer and barometer, hydrostatic forces on flat submerged surfaces -
4 - Hydrostatic forces on curved submerged surfaces, buoyancy and stability, Rigid body motion of fluids -
5 - Fluid kinematics: Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions, flow visualization -
6 - Conservation of mass, Bernoulli and Energy equations -
7 - Dimensional analysis and modeling: Dimensional homogeneity, dimensional analysis -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Pipe flows, laminar and turbulent flow in pipes -
10 - Pipe flows (Continued), Differential analysis, continuity and Navier-Stokes equations -
11 - Approximate solutions of the Navier-Stokes Equations, Creeping and Potential flows -
12 - Boundary-Layer flows -
13 - External flows, Drag -
14 - External flows, Lift -
15 - Introduction to turbomachinery -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

1-Y. A. Çengel and J. M. Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2006 2-F. M. White, Fluid Mechanics, 5th ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, 2003

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.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

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

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.
5

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.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

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

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
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

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

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.
3
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.
3

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 2 28
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
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 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 12 12
Mid-Term Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 12 12
Short Exam 3 1 3
Preparation for the Short Exam 3 4 12
TOTAL 38 0 127
Total Workload of the Course Unit 127
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0