Essentials of Fluid Mechanics for Engineers

A framework that paves way to Fluid Mechanics

What you'll learn
- Understand and apply fundamental fluid properties and flow characteristics
- Analyse hydrostatic forces and determine pressure distributions
- Evaluate fluid stability using buoyancy and metacentric principles
- Apply conservation laws via Reynolds Transport Theorem
- Examine flow kinematics and utilize Bernoulli’s principle effectively
- Use dimensional analysis for model testing and scaling
- Interpret and solve real-world problems with numerical example
- Hands on experience with Numerical

Requirements
- School level Science (Physics) knowledge
- Basic knowledge of Calculus

Description
This comprehensive course offers a foundational and applied understanding ofFluid Mechanics, tailored for engineering students and professionals. It introduces thebasic principles governing fluid behaviour, enabling learners to analyse, model, and solve real-world fluid flow problems.

The course begins withbasic concepts and fluid properties, building the groundwork for understanding pressure, density, viscosity, and surface tension. It progresses to detailedfluid flow analysis, covering hydrostatics, pressure measurement, and forces on submerged surfaces. Special focus is placed onbuoyancy,metacentric height, andrigid body motion, essential for naval and mechanical applications.

Learners will explore theReynolds Transport Theoremas a bridge between system and control volume approaches, followed by a deep dive into thekinematics of flowand the energy-basedBernoulli’s Theorem. Real-world relevance is enhanced throughdimensional analysis,modelling techniques, andflow behaviour in pipelines.

The course integratesnumerical simulations and illustrative examplesto strengthen problem-solving skills and promote engineering intuition. By the end, learners will be well-equipped with the conceptual and practical tools required to approach complex fluid systems across multiple engineering disciplines.

Course Content:

Section 1:Basic Concepts

Section 2:Properties of Fluid

Section 3:Fluid Flow Analysis

Section 4:Measurement of Force and Hydrostatic Pressure

Section 5:Buoyancy, Meta Centre, Stability and Rigid Motion

Section 6:Reynolds Transport Theorem and its Applications

Section 7:Kinematics of Flow

Section 8:The Bernoulli’s Theorem

Section 9:Dimensional Analysis and Flow in Pipes

Section 10:Numerical and Examples

Who this course is for:
- Undergraduate/postgraduate students of engineering/science
- Anyone who wants to learn fluid mechanics
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