Advanced Fluid Mechanics

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENGM X401
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Course ID
206771
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
4
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals and practical aspects of incompressible and compressible flows, design considerations, and experimental techniques in fluid mechanics. This course builds on the concepts learned in Thermofluids courses (Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics) and extends them to provide practical interpretive and predictive methods. This includes a practical and theoretical overview of modern flow measurement techniques, turbulence theory, potential flow theory, methods used to interpret velocity and flow data, and applications.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand and apply compressible flow concept to solve problems
  • Apply and evaluate results by applying Navier-Stokes equations to solve problems applying appropiate assumptions
  • Apply the techniques of PIV, LDA and HWA to investigate complex fluid flows
  • Apply and analyse contemporary data analysis for experiments in the area of fluid mechanics, especially for experiments relating to boundary layers and turbulence
  • Understand the limitations and advantages of various experimental techniques for fluid mechanics, and also have a sound understanding of the physics underpinning these techniques
  • Understand the role of turbulence in engineering applications

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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