Engineering Science

304. Fluid Mechanics Laboratory. Application and verification of principles of fluid mechanics.  Three hours. (1 credits)

Co-requisites: MECH 316

Course Objectives:

The student will be able to:

• Perform experimental procedures to verify the principles of fluid mechanics.

• Conduct experiments to obtain valid data.

• Analyze experimental data to quantitatively evaluate the system.

• Interpret experimental data to assess system performance.

• Analyze errors and limitations of experiments.

• Prepare technical reports and presentations.

Course Syllabus:

Textbook:  

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Manual, by Philip J. Pritchard (in-house)

Topics:

1. Introduction and Concepts

2. Uncertainty Analysis

3. Instrumentation

4. Hydrostatic Pressure

5. Impact of a Jet

6. Drag & Separation

7. Venturi Meter

8. Pipe Friction

9. Airfoils

10. Water Table

11. Design of Experiment

ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:

Engineering Science: 3 credits (100%)

Prepared by:  Dr. Philip J. Pritchard    Date: March, 2002