MA25610 - HYDRODYNAMICS 1

Module Identifier	MA25610
Module Title	HYDRODYNAMICS 1
Academic Year	2001/2002
Co-ordinator	Dr David Binding
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-Requisite	MA24610
Mutually Exclusive	MX35610
Course delivery	Lecture	19 x 1 hour lectures
	Seminars / Tutorials	3 x 1 hour example classes
Assessment	Exam	2 Hours (written examination)	100%
	Resit assessment	2 Hours (written examination)	100%

General description

This module introduces and develops the basic concepts of Classical Hydrodynamics and provides a framework for a modern appreciation of Fliud Mechanics.

Aims

To provide the basic framework for a modern appreciation of Fluid Dynamics. To introduce the basic concepts of Classical Hydrodynamics. To explain how mathematical modelling of fluid motion can help in the understanding of certain real world phenomena such as metereology and aerodynamics.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, a student should be able to:

derive the equations of an ideal fluid;
explain the notions of local and convected rates of change;
explain the Principle of Conservation of Mass for a continuous fluid, derive its mathematical formulation and apply it to particular situations.

Syllabus

1. Basic concepts.
2. Eulerian and Lagrangian referee systems.
3. Primitive concepts -- acceleration, pressure, density velocity.
4. Basic equations of fluid motion.
5. Foundations of classical hydrodynamics.

Reading Lists

Books
** Recommended Text
A R Paterson. (1983) A first course in fluid dynamics. Cambridge 0521274249
D E Rutherford. (1983) Fluid Dynamics. Oliver and Boyd X27011380X
** Supplementary Text
A S Ramsey. (1960) A Treatise on Hydromechanics Part II: Hydrodynamics. Bell X240524070