Id: 003818 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

Internal and external flows with friction, Reynold's number, laminar and turbulent flows. Mathematical development of the hydrodynamic boundary layer. Boundary layer separation and fluid dynamic drag. Flow in pipes. Forced and free convective heat transfer, the thermal boundary layer, Reynolds' analogy, Prandtl and Grashof numbers. Empirical engineering convection relations. Students engage in a design project throughout the term.

Prerequisites

Pre-Reqs: MECH 3410 Conduction & Rad Heat Transfer and MECH 3810 Fluid Mechanics.

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