ENGI4427: Fluid Mechanics 4

• ENGI3291

• As specified in programme regulations.

• As specified in programme regulations.

• This module is designed solely for students studying Department of Engineering degree programmes.
• To provide an advanced understanding of fluid mechanics.
• To introduce and familiarise students with analytical methods and models for fluid mechanics.

• Equations of fluid motion.
• Laminar and turbulent flow and turbulent stresses.
• Laminar and turbulent boundary layers.
• Turbulence modelling.
• Introduction to computational fluid dynamics.
• Flow characteristics and boundary condition treatment.
• Accuracy and stability of numerical solutions to flow equations.
• Analysis of internal and external flows using CFD and other techniques.

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• An appreciation and technical understanding of the physics of laminar and turbulent flows and their effects upon the performance of engineering components.
• A knowledge and understanding of the equations of fluid motion and their application.
• An understanding of the fundamentals of modern computational techniques for fluid flow, and an appreciation of their capabilities and limitations.
• AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: In order to satisfy Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) accreditation requirements the following Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) Learning Outcomes are assessed within this module:
• M1. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems (exam assessed).

Subject-specific Skills:

• An awareness of current technology, analysis methods and industrial practises along with the ability to apply those methods in novel situations.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of specialised and advanced technical and professional skills, an ability to perform critical assessment and review and an ability to communicate the results of their own work effectively.
• To use effectively specialised, advanced models for the analysis of fluid flows.

Key Skills:

• Capacity for independent self-learning within the bounds of professional practice.
• Specialised numerical skills appropriate to an engineer.
• Mathematics relevant to the application of advanced engineering concepts.

• The module content is delivered in lectures and is reinforced by problem sheets, equipping students with the required problem solving capability.
• Students are encouraged to make use of staff 'Surgeries' to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one-to-one basis. These are sign-up sessions available for up to one hour per week.
• Written timed examinations are appropriate because of the wide range of analytical, in-depth material covered in this module and allow students to demonstrate the ability to solve advanced problems independently.

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