Fluid Mechanics

Learning Outcomes: 

• Understanding the principles of dimensional analysis
• Understanding the principles of kinematics (Euler and Lagrange description of flows0
• Understanding of the structure, the physical significance and the applications of the Navier-Stokes equations
• Understanding of the methods of solving the Navier-Stokes equations
• Understanding the applications of Fluid Mechanics to solving Engineering problems

General Skills:

• Capability of working with spatial data
• Getting the ability of using the open GIS program Quantum (QGIS)
• Capability of spatial analysis of environmental data and thematic mapping
• Capability of performing a multicriteria analysis

Course Content: 

1. Fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics
2. Dimensional Analysis. Theory and Exercises
3. Fluid kinematics. Theory
4. Fluid kinematics. Exercises
5. Fluid dynamics. The Navier Stokes equations
6. Analytical solutions of the Navier Stoked equations (Hele-Shaw flow, Poiseuille flow)
7. Applications of the Navier-Stokes equatioms
8. Boundary layer theory
9. The Bernoulli equation and its applications
10. Hydraulic experimental models
11. Simulations of turbulent flows
12. Forces induced by fluid flows on solid bodies
13. Hydrostatics

Suggested Bibliography:  

• Munson, B.R., Young, D.F., Okiishi, T.H.,. Wiley (1998)  «Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics»,
• Streeter, V.L, E. B. Wylie (2009) «Fluid mechanics». Fountas Editions. In Greek
• Kotsovinos (2008) Fluid Mechanics Spanidis Editions. In Greek
• Prinos P. (2014) Fluid Mechanics. Ziti Editions. In Greek