Hydrodynamics 1

Cod y Modiwl: MA25610
Teitl y Modiwl: Hydrodynamics 1
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Professor Simon Cox
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: FG26020 neu PM26020
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): MT25610
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Professor Simon Cox; Dr Tudur Davies

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Problem sheets:	20%
Arholiad Semester	Written Examination: 2 Awr	80%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Written Examination: 2 Awr	100%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

1. explain the notions of local and convected rates of change; 2. calculate the vorticity of an ideal fluid flow; 3. evaluate the incompressibility condition for a given velocity field; 4. apply and solve the equations governing the flow of an ideal fluid in specific situations;

Disgrifiad cryno

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

Nod

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 in applications such as meteorology and aerodynamics.

Cynnwys

1. Basic concepts: Velocity, acceleration, pressure, density.
2. Review of vector calculus and coordinate systems.
3. Eulerian and Lagrangian reference systems.
4. Kinematics of fluid motion: Pathlines, streamlines, vorticity.
5. Basic equations governing fluid motion.
6. Applications of Bernoulli's equation.
7. Irrotational flow.
8. Incompressibility, Potential flow.
9. Simple hydrodynamic structures: Sources, sinks, doublets.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Addasrwydd a gwydnwch	Students are expected to develop their own approach to time-management and to use the feedback from marked work to support their learning.
Cydlynu ag erail	Students will be encouraged to work in groups to solve problems.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol	Students will be expected to submit clearly written solutions to set exercises.
Datrys Problemau Creadigol	The assignments will give the students opportunities to show creativity in finding solutions and develop their problem solving skills.
Gallu digidol	Use of the internet, Blackboard, and mathematical packages will be encouraged to enhance their understanding of the module content and examples of application
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol	Broadens exposure of students to topics in mathematics, and an area of application that they have not previously encountered.

Nodau

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