University of New South Wales

Fluid Mechanics for Engineers

ENGG2500

Iowa State Course Substitution

Mechanics of Fluids

ABE 3780

Course Info

International Credits: 6.0
Converted Credits: 4.0
Country: Australia
Language: English
Course Description:

The objective of ENGG2500 is to introduce engineering students to the principles of fluid mechanics. Topics discussed include Fluid properties. Hydrostatics. Buoyancy. Pressures in fluid systems. Principles of mass conservation. Steady flow energy equations. Flow measurement. Forces and momentum in flowing fluids. Dimensional analysis, similarity and physical modelling. Pipe flow. Incompressible laminar and turbulent flow in pipes; friction factor. Elementary boundary layer flow; skin friction and drag. Pumps and turbines. Pump and pipeline system characteristics.

Review

Evaluated Date:
March 2, 2022
Evaluated:
Jon Fleming
Expiration Date:
March 2, 2027