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
and digital 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
and digital 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 and possible e-learning activities.
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
Name of exam | Fluid Mechanics and Compressible Flow |
Type of exam | Oral exam |
ECTS | 5 |
Permitted aids | With certain aids:
For more information about permitted aids, please visit the course
description in Moodle. |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |