ME 305 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course Name

Fluid Mechanics

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
ME 305	Fall	2	2	3	5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Problem Solving Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Doç. Dr. Cem Tahsin YÜCER
Course Lecturer(s)	Doç. Dr. Cem Tahsin YÜCER
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. Latif Tibet Aktaş

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of the characteristics of fluids, to teach the principles of fluid mechanics, analysis and modeling of fluid flow in closed systems, as well as the conservation principles of momentum, mass and mechanical energy.

Learning Outcomes

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify the key fluid properties used in the analysis of fluid behavior.
2	Calculate the hydrostatic pressure force on surfaces.
3	Determine pressure variations in fluid motion by using Bernoulli’s equation.
4	Analyze fluid motion by using conservation laws of momentum, mass and mechanical energy.
5	Explain the type of fluid-flow and losses due to viscous flow in pipes.
6	Formulate a mathematical description of a simple fluid-flow system.

Course Description

This course covers the fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics, properties of fluids, hydrostatic pressure force on plane and curved surfaces, pressure changes in fluid movement, the Bernoulli's equation, momentum, mass and energy balances, dimensional analysis, viscous flow in pipes, laminar and turbulent flows, and major and minor losses.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses	X
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction and fundamental Concepts. Analysis of fluid behavior. Viscosity.	Chapter-1: “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
2	Ideal gas law. Compressibility of fluids. Vapor pressure. Surface tension and capillary action.	Chapter-1: “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
3	Basic pressure field equation. Pressure variation in a fluid at rest. Manometry.	Chapter-2: “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
4	Hydrostatic force on plane and curved surfaces.	Chapter-2: “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
5	Newton’s second law. Static, stagnation, dynamic, and total pressure.	Chapter-3: “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
6	Elementary fluid dynamics - The Bernoulli Equation. Examples of use of the Bernoulli Equation.	Chapter-3: “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
7	Finite control-volume analysis. Conservation of mass. The continuity equation.	Chapter-5: “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
8	Midterm
9	Newton’s second law. The linear momentum equation.	Chapter-5: “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
10	First law of thermodynamics. The energy equation.	Chapter-5: “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
11	Differential analysis of fluid flow. The Navier-Stokes Equations.	Chapter-6: “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
12	Viscous flow in pipes – Laminar and turbulent flow, Friction loss – Moody diagram.	Chapter-8: “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
13	Viscous flow in pipes –Friction loss – Moody diagram.	Chapter-8: “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
14	Dimensional analysis, Buckigham-π Theorem.	Chapter-7: “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Donald, F. Young, Bruce, R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, 5th Ed., SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2011.
15	Review
16	Final exam

Course Notes/Textbooks

Bruce R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, Wade W. Huebsch, and Alric P. Rothmayer. Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics. 7th Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2013.

Suggested Readings/Materials

Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications by Yunus A. Çengel and John M. Cimbala, Third Edition, 2014.

Donald F. Elger, Barbara C. Williams, Clayton T. Crowe, and John A. Roberson. Engineering Fluid Mechanics. 10th Edition, Wiley Press, 2012.

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5	LO 6
Participation
Laboratory / Application	4	20
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	5
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	35
Final Exam	1	40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	6	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	2	5	10
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	21	21
Final Exam	1	27	27
		Total	150

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.		-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.		-	-	-	X	-
3	To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.		-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.		-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics.		-	-	-	X	-
6	To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.		-	X	-	-	-
7	To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.		-	-	-	-	-
8	To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.		-	-	-	-	-
9	To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.		-	-	-	-	-
10	To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.		-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.		-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.		-	-	-	-	-
13	To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechanical Engineering.		-	-	-	-	-

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