11593 (v.2) Applied Hydrodynamics 304

Area:

Department of Applied Physics

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1744 (v.3) Structure of Matter 102 or any previous version
AND
7907 (v.5) Particles and Waves 201 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Introduction to the flow of water around objects. Laminar and turbulent flows. Boundary layers, flow separation and wakes, cavitation. Drag on objects - drag minimization. Resistance of ships and resistance minimization. Lift of foils. Ocean waves.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will understand the flow of water around objects (including the phenomena of boundary layers, wakes and cavitation), know the principal factors affecting drag on immersed objects (including ships), and methods for minimizing it, understand how foil lift is generated, and be able to calculate it for applications such as hydrofoils, ships rudders and yacht keels and understand how water waves travel and be able to calculate their basic properties.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

White, F. M., (2002), 'Fluid Mechanics', McGraw Hill, Boston.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 70%. Final Test 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y