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MEE 360 Fluid Mechanics

Fall 2017

Time: Mon. & Wed. 12:30 – 1:45Pm

Location: JMC 233, Gorham campus

Instructor: Dr. Lin Lin

Office: JMC131, phone: 780-5582, e-mail: lin.lin@maine.edu

Office hour: Tue. & Thu. 10:00 – 11:00, or by appointment

Text: Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, Seventh Edition, by Munson, Okiishi,

Huebsch, and Rothmayer, John Wiley and Sons, 2013.

References: Fluid Mechanics, Seventh Edition, by Frank White, McGraw Hill, 2010.

Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications, Second Edition, by

Cengel, and Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2010.

Course Description:

This course is the first course in fluid mechanics. The goal of this course

is to introduce the student to the science and practice of Fluid Mechanics.

It is intended to develop an understanding of the basic equations

governing the mechanics of fluid flows. Topics included fluid statics,

dynamics, Bernoulli equation, use of differential and finite control volume

analysis with continuity, momentum, and energy equations, Euler

equations, Dimensional analysis, pipe flow, boundary layers, etc. Lecture

3hrs, Credits: 3

Pre-requisites:

MEE270 - Engineering Dynamics

EGN248 – Differential Equations

MAT252 – Cal C

Course Topics:

Introductory: fundamental concepts, system of dimensions and

units, surface and body force, history.

Fluid Statics: basic equation of fluid static, pressure-height relation,

manometry and pressure measurement; forces on submerged

surfaces; buoyancy and Stability.

Fluid dynamics, Static, stagnation and dynamic pressures; the

Bernoulli equation

Fluid kinematics, Velocity Field; Acceleration Field; Basic Laws

for system and control volume formulation; Reynolds Transport

Theorem

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Finite control volume analysis, Conservation of mass equation;

Conservation Momentum equation

Differential Analysis, Conservation of Mass Stream Function,

Navier-Stokes Equations, Euler Equations (time permits)

Dimensional analysis, Buckingham Pi theorem; Common

dimensionless groups; Model studies; Procedure for using

Buckingham Pi theorem.

Incompressible Viscous Flow; Internal and external flows; Laminar

and turbulent flows; Fully-developed laminar flow between infinite

parallel plates; fully developed laminar flow in a pipe; boundary

layer theory. Lift and drag.

Homework: Generally, homework problems will be assigned throughout the week and

will be collected at the beginning of class on the given due date. Late

homework will not be accepted. Students are encouraged to work

together and help each other. However, students should never copy from

another source, nor allow their work to be copied.

Design Project: Design project will be assigned in the middle of semester. Group effort

is expected. Each group will present their project in class. Late

presentation and report will not be accepted.

Attendance: As obvious as it may seem, it is expected that students will attend all class

meetings. If a student should miss a number of classes there is a good

chance they will not master the material well enough to pass the course.

Exams: Two preliminary exams will be given during normal class time and a

comprehensive final will be given during final exam week. One-week

advance notice will be given for each exam.

Grading: The grade for the course will be determined by the use of the following

relationship:

2 preliminary exams 40%

1 final exam 30%

Homework 15%

Design projects 15%

The +/- grading system will be used to report grades.

Accommodation for a Disability:

The university is committed to providing students with documented

disabilities equal access to all university programs and services. If you

think you have a disability and would like to request accommodations, you

must register with the Disability Services Center. Timely notification is

essential. The Disability Services Center can be reached by calling 207-

780-4706 or by email at dsc-usm@maine.edu. If you have already

received a faculty accommodation letter from the Disability Services

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Center, please provide me with that information as soon as possible.

Please make a private appointment so that we can review your

accommodations.

Course Goals:

The goal of this course is to give students an understanding of the physical

mechanisms involved in fluid system. Students will be able to understand

fundamentals of fluid mechanics; apply the Bernoulli equation to solve

problems in fluid mechanics; apply control volume analysis to

engineering situations; gain the knowledge of fluid flows in pipes and

around objects; able to function effectively on teams; conduct, analysis

and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve

process.

ABET program outcome achieved:

Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

fundamentals to solve problems; (a)

Ability to conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data from these

experiments; (b)

Ability to design devices, components and/or systems to meet specific

needs with realistic constraints; (c)

Ability to function effectively on teams involving students from diverse

background; (d)

Identify, formulate and solve mechanical engineering problems; (e)

Ability to communicate effectively; (g)

Ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary

for engineering practice. (k)

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