Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge about fluid kinematics
• Have knowledge about stresses in fluids, equation of motion, constitutive models and Navier-Stokes equations
• Have knowledge about ideal fluids and potential flows, including application of potential theory to simple problems
• Have knowledge and comprehension within the fundamentals of gas dynamics and compressible flow
• Have knowledge about steady and unsteady shock wave phenomena in compressible flow
• Have knowledge about aerofoil performance in compressible flows

Skills

• Be able to describe assumptions and limitations of mathematical models for different types of flows
• Be able to apply appropriate analytical and semi-empirical models for mathematical description of fluid dynamic problems
• Be able to describe turbulent and laminar boundary layers including understanding of the momentum integral equation for boundary layers
• Be able to apply appropriate analytical and numerical method techniques to gas dynamics and compressible flows
• Be able to apply proper terminology in oral, written and graphical communication and documentation within fluid dynamics
• Be able to apply the topic of the module in multi-disciplinary contexts

Competences

• Be able to describe assumptions and limitations of mathematical models for different types of flows
• Be able to apply appropriate analytical and semi-empirical models for mathematical description of fluid dynamic problems
• Be able to describe turbulent and laminar boundary layers including understanding of the momentum integral equation for boundary layers
• Be able to apply appropriate analytical and numerical method techniques to gas dynamics and compressible flows
• Be able to apply proper terminology in oral, written and graphical communication and documentation within fluid dynamics
• Be able to apply the topic of the module in multi-disciplinary contexts

Type of instruction

Lectures supplemented by workshops, exercises, self-studies and study groups.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams