MAT3101

Advanced fluid dynamics

Coordinator: Dr Robert Griffiths

4 points
* Two 1-hour lectures per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: MAT2030, MAT2040, MAA2042 or MAT2102
* Prohibitions: ATM3131, MAA3101

Objectives On the completion of this subject students will understand the basis of the governing differential equations for compressible viscous flow; apply these equations to a wide range of physical situations; develop skills in solving the equations; appreciate the significance of the solutions in relation to properties of the fluid flow; recognise the role of computational solutions.

Synopsis The Navier-Stokes equations for compressible viscous flow. Dynamical similarity. Exact solutions for incompressible flow. Flow past rigid bodies at increasing Reynolds numbers. Acoustics and shock waves. Applications of computational fluid dynamics.

Assessment Examination (2 hours ): 85%
* Assignments and class tests: 15%

Recommended texts

Acheson D J Elementary fluid dynamics OUP, 1990