University of Lagos, Nigeria , MAT 308, Fluid Dynamics

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Title:

MAT 308, Fluid Dynamics

Institution:

University of Lagos, Nigeria

Level:

Degree.

Description:

Basic Laws: Physical properties of fluids, continuum hypothesis, Eulerian and Langrangian descriptions, Reynolds transport theorem, conservation of mass in various coordinate systems. Euler's dynamic equations, boundary surfaces.

Flow kinematics: Analysis of relative motion near a point, velocity distribution for specified rate of expansion and velocity, condition for irrotational solenoidal flows. Flow lines, circulation, velocity, stream and vortex tubes, kinematics of vortex lines.

Ideal-Fluid Flows: Kelvin's theorem, Bernoulli equation,
Two-dimensional flows 0 Stream function, complex potential, sources, sinks, doublets, flow past a circular cylinder, circle theorem, Blasius theorem, method of images, Joukowski transformation, motion around ecliptic cylinder, elements of airfoil theory.

Axisymmetric flows: Stoke's stream function, sources, sinks, doublets, flow past a sphere, Rankine bodies, d'Alembert's paradox.
Surface waves: Surface wave problem, small aplitude approximation, shallow-water theory, travelling and standing waves on interface.
Text:
Currie, I.G. Fundamental Mechanics of Fluids, McGraw-Hill.

Assessment is by assignments and examination.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Science Honours in Education/Mathematics.

Languages:

English

Media and methods employed: Printed text, tV broadcast, radio broadcasts, face-to-face tutorials.

Printed correspondence texts prepared by institution, face-to-face tuition, radio, television via cable.

Administrative information:

This course is equivalent to 2 hours of instruction per week. It is a 1 semester course (15 weeks) and awards 2 units.

Classification:

070430 PHYSICS
070315 CALCULUS, ANALYSIS, DYNAMICS

Date:

01 September 1992 bb
Source: COSIT Brochure

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