ME 347 Fluid Mechanics

Instructor: Dr. Clement I. Anekwe, Professor of M.E.

Business Telephone: (203) 384-7842

E-mail: canekwe@sikorsky.com

Instructor Assistance: Additional support prior to and/or after class.

Other Assistance: Tutorial Assistance in McAuliffe Hall, Mon-Thu, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Lecture Hours: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Mondays

Textbook: Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications by E. John Finnemore and Joseph B. Franzini, 10th ed, McGraw-Hill, 2002.

Reference Materials: See Separate Sheet.

Class Requirements: All homework to be turned in on time every week.

Make-up required for missed tests and final exam.

Each student must complete and submit the Design Project.

Course Description

Topics include incompressible fluids at rest and in motion; an introduction to compressible fluids; fluid statics; Bernoulli theorem and the principle of similarity; flow through orifices, nozzles and pipes; flow through open channels; energy relationships as applied to pipe lines, pumps and turbines; acceleration of fluid masses; fluid dynamics, the momentum theorem and hydraulic machinery.

Course Objectives

1. The students will learn how to develop and derive the fundamental equations of fluid mechanics.

2. The students will learn how to apply the fundamental equations to analyze and solve problems in Fluid Mechanics using appropriate engineering tools and know measurements systems to verify the calculations.

3. The students will learn how to apply the analytical methods of fluid mechanics to design a system that will perform specific functions related to fluid mechanics.

Expected Outcomes

1. When a student is given a physical problem in fluid mechanics, the student will be able to derive the governing equation(s).

2. When a student is given a problem in fluid mechanics, the student will be able to identify and apply the appropriate equation(s) and engineering tools to solve the problem.

3. Through a design project, the student will be able to develop a sketch of a physical system and perform the necessary calculations for a functional fluid mechanics system.

Computer Usage

Problem solution using a computer is encouraged throughout the course. Specific problems will be assigned for which students will be required to provide a computer solution.

Attendance Policy: Students are responsible for acquiring notes and homework assignments from classmates in case of absence.

Final Grade:

Homework (Weekly) 10 %
Quiz (Up to 4) 10 %
Design Project 10 %
Tests (3) 30 %
Final Exam 35 %