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    Overview

    Fluid mechanics is introduced through vector calculus and tensors approaches to the Navier-Stokes equations. These equations are applied to real-world examples (for example from Antarctica), instabilities and turbulence.

    About this paper

    Paper title Fluids, Instability and Turbulence
    Subject Physics
    EFTS 0.0833
    Points 10 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
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    BSc(Hons), PGDipSci, MSc
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    Dr Terry Scott

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    Course Co-ordinator: Dr Terry Scott

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    Learning Outcomes
    After completing this paper students are expected to:
    1. Know the difference between Lagrangian and Eulerian frames of reference in the description of the movement of fluids
    2. Understand the conservation of mass, momentum and energy in fluid flow, leading to the derivation of the Navier-Stokes equations
    3. Be able to approximate and manipulate the Navier-Stokes equations into forms suitable for particular situations
    4. Understand some fundamental theorems of fluids (e.g. Kelvin's circulation theorem)
    5. Understand the implications of space and time for the equations governing boundary layer flow
    6. Apply the equations governing basic wave motion in fluids
    7. Derive equations for the growth/decay of linear perturbations in a simple flow
    8. Be able to outline how small perturbations evolve to fully developed turbulence
    9. Understand the arguments introduced in a basic quantification of turbulence

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
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