COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Fluid Mechanics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ME 305
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of the characteristics of fluids, to teach the principles of fluid mechanics, analysis and modeling of fluid flow in closed systems, as well as the conservation principles of momentum, mass and mechanical energy.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Identify the key fluid properties used in the analysis of fluid behavior.
  • Calculate the hydrostatic pressure force on surfaces.
  • Determine pressure variations in fluid motion by using Bernoulli’s equation.
  • Analyze fluid motion by using conservation laws of momentum, mass and mechanical energy.
  • Explain the type of fluid-flow and losses due to viscous flow in pipes.
  • Formulate a mathematical description of a simple fluid-flow system.
Course Description This course covers the fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics, properties of fluids, hydrostatic pressure force on plane and curved surfaces, pressure changes in fluid movement, the Bernoulli's equation, momentum, mass and energy balances, dimensional analysis, viscous flow in pipes, laminar and turbulent flows, and major and minor losses.
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Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction and fundamental Concepts. Analysis of fluid behavior. Viscosity. Chapter-1; ‘‘Introduction to Fluid Mechanics’’, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
2 Ideal gas law. Compressibility of fluids. Vapor pressure. Surface tension and capillary action. Chapter-1; ‘‘Introduction to Fluid Mechanics’’, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
3 Basic pressure field equation. Pressure variation in a fluid at rest. Manometry. Chapter 2; ‘‘Introduction to Fluid Mechanics’’, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
4 Hydrostatic force on plane and curved surfaces. Chapter 2; ‘‘Introduction to Fluid Mechanics’’, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
5 Newton’s second law. Static, stagnation, dynamic, and total pressure. Chapter-3; ‘‘Introduction to Fluid Mechanics’’, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
6 Elementary fluid dynamics - The Bernoulli Equation. Examples of use of the Bernoulli Equation. Chapter-3: “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
7 Finite control-volume analysis. Conservation of mass. The continuity equation. Chapter-5; ‘‘Introduction to Fluid Mechanics’’, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
8 Newton’s second law. The linear momentum equation. Chapter-5; ‘‘Introduction to Fluid Mechanics’’, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
9 Midterm
10 First law of thermodynamics. The energy equation. Chapter-5; ‘‘Introduction to Fluid Mechanics’’, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
11 Differential analysis of fluid flow. The Navier-Stokes Equations. Chapter-6; ‘‘Introduction to Fluid Mechanics’’, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
12 Viscous flow in pipes – Laminar and turbulent flow, Friction loss – Moody diagram. Chapter-8: “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
13 Viscous flow in pipes –Friction loss – Moody diagram. Chapter-8; ‘‘Introduction to Fluid Mechanics’’, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
14 Dimensional analysis, Buckigham-π Theorem. Chapter-7; ‘‘Introduction to Fluid Mechanics’’, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
15 Review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Bruce R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, Wade W. Huebsch, and Alric P. Rothmayer. Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics. 7th Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2013.
Suggested Readings/Materials

Donald F. Elger, Barbara C. Williams, Clayton T. Crowe, and John A. Roberson. Engineering Fluid Mechanics. 10th Edition, Wiley Press, 2012.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
5
30
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
8
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
6
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
18
Final Exams
1
24
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Biomedical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

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2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

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3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

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4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Biomedical Engineering applications.

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5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Biomedical Engineering research topics.

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6

To be able to work efficiently in Biomedical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.
7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.
8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Biomedical Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.
9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.
10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.
11

To be able to collect data in the area of Biomedical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.
12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.
13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Biomedical Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest