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Advanced Fluid Mechanics, Fall 2005

Author: Sonin, Ain, McKinley, Gareth, Hosoi, Anette
Subject: Science and Technology
Institution Name: M.I.T.
Collection: MIT OpenCourseWare
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: Survey of principal concepts and methods of fluid dynamics. Mass conservation, momentum, and energy equations for continua. Navier-Stokes equation for viscous flows. Similarity and dimensional analysis. Lubrication theory. Boundary layers and separation. Circulation and vorticity theorems. Potential flow. Introduction to turbulence. Lift and drag. Surface tension and surface tension-driven flows.

Course Type: Full Course
Languages: English
Material Types: Assessments, Homework and Assignments, Lecture Notes, Syllabi, Other
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inviscid flow, potenial flow, fluid dynamics, Mechanical Engineering, lift, surface tension, vorticity theorems, Navier-Stokes equation, Bernoulli equation, drag, dimensional analysis, Lubrication theory, turbulence, flight, viscous flows, boundary layer, Potential flow, Mass conservation