Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
İNM-23-120ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS Elective116
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To learn / teach all fluid mechanics knowledge required in theoretical and experimental system analysis in hydraulic engineering. To show how to use this basic theoretical knowledge in micro scale in design and stability analysis of hydraulic structures.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Aysun ALTIKAT
Learning Outcomes
1At the end of the semester, students will learn all the fluid mechanics needed in theoretical and experimental system analysis.
2Will be able to use the basic theoretical knowledge on micro scale in the design and stability analysis of hydraulic structures.
3Comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction of hydraulic and water resources.
4Will be able to solve problems encountered in the field of hydraulic and water resources by using research methods.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Basic Equations: Continuity and Motion Equations, Forces and Acceleration. Stress-Strain Relation (Body Equation), Euler, Bernoulli and Navier-Stokes Equations. Potential Current Theory: Physics of Noncirculation Current, Potential and Current Functions, Current Networks. Flow and Potential Functions in Axial Symmetric Flow. Circulation and Circulation: Definition of Circulation, Circulation Pipes, Circulation Layer, Free Cycle / Vortex. Simple Potential Flows: Uniform Flow, Two Dimensional Well and Welding. Boundary Layer: Diffusion of Turning Superposition of Simple Systems: Flow Around a Cylinder, Lifting Force to Cylinder. Boundary Layer: Diffusion Equation, Boundary Tab on Flat Plate, Boundary Layer Thickness. Boundary Layer Equations. Separation of Boundary Layer. Traces: Related Physics, Frequency of Cycles, Trace Equations. Resistance Force to a Body Standing in Current: Related Physics, General Expression of Resistance Force. Current Monitoring and Measurement-Evaluation Techniques.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Basic Equations: Continuity and Motion Equations, Forces and Acceleration
2Stress-Strain Relation (Body Equation)
3Euler, Bernoulli and Navier-Stokes Equations
4Potential Current Theory: Physics of Noncirculation Current
5Potential and Current Functions, Current Networks
6Current and Potential Functions in Axial Symmetric Flow
7Circulation and Circulation: Definition of Circulation
8Fluid Pipes, Fluid Layer, Free Fluid / vortex
9Simple Potential Currents: Uniform Current
10Two Dimensional Well and Welding
11Boundary Layer: Diffusion of Cycle Superposition of Simple Systems: Flow Around a Cylinder
12Boundary Layer: Diffusion of Cycle Superposition of Simple Systems: Flow Around a Cylinder
13Lifting Force to Cylinder
14Lifting Force to Cylinder
15Resistance Force to a Body Standing in Current: Related Physics, General Expression of Resistance Force
16Current Monitoring and Measurement-Evaluation Techniques
Recommended or Required Reading
Raudkivi and Callander, R.A., “Advanced Fluid Mechanics”, John Wiley, 1975. Rouse, H., “Advanced Mechanics of Fluid”, John Wiley, 1946. Townson, A. C., “Basic Hydrodynnamics”, Butterwont, London, 1987. Yüksel, Y., "İleri Akışkanlar Mekaniği", Beta Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination115
Attending Lectures1615
Problem Solving1015
Seminar115
Self Study1015
Individual Study for Mid term Examination115
Individual Study for Final Examination110
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination160
Individual Study for Final Examination140
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures16348
Seminar3515
Self Study10220
Individual Study for Mid term Examination14848
Individual Study for Final Examination14848
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)182
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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