Module Code - Title:

ME4414 - FLUIDS MECHANICS 2

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

2

Tutorial

0

Other

0

Private

5

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

ME4412

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

To apply the principle of Continuity, Energy and Momentum covered in Fluid Mechanics 1 to dimensional analysis and similarity, viscous flow, inviscid flow, circular motion, hydraulic machines and compressible flow.

Syllabus:

Dimensional analysis and dynamic similarity with applications; inviscid flow theory and applications; vortex motion; analysis and performance evaluation of turbines, fans and pumps; selection of hydraulic machines from specific property requirements; Navier-Stokes equations with applications, lubrication theory; compressible flow. Channel flow.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

1. Given a fluid flow system and applying modeling analysis, determine system performance 2. Given hydraulic machines, determine design parameters and selection criteria. 3. Given a piping system, determine system characteristics. 4. Given an inviscid fluid flow system determine stream functions, velocity potentials and pressure distribution. 5. Given a fluid flow system flowing in a circular path, determine pressure, velocity, circulation and vorticity. 6. Given an incompressible fluid flow system, determine fluid flow properties. 7. Given a viscous fluid flow system, determine fluid flow properties. 8. Working in teams, perform experiments in fluid mechanics, analyse the results and identify sources of error.

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

None

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

None

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

Module will be taught using formal lectures, laboratory and tutorials.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Vardy, A (2004) Fluid Principles , McGraw Hill

Other Relevant Texts:

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Module Leader:

vanessa.egan@ul.ie