Program Overview

AAU Modules

The module "Fluid Mechanics and Compressible Flow" is a 5 ECTS course module offered by Aalborg University.

Content, Progress, and Pedagogy of the Module

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge about fluid kinematics
• Have knowledge about stresses in fluids, equation of motion, constitutive models, and Navier-Stokes equations
• Have knowledge about ideal fluids and potential flows, including application of potential theory to simple problems
• Have knowledge and comprehension within the fundamentals of gas dynamics and compressible flow
• Have knowledge about steady and unsteady shock wave phenomena in compressible flow
• Have knowledge about aerofoil performance in compressible flows

Skills

• Be able to describe assumptions and limitations of mathematical models for different types of flows
• Be able to apply appropriate analytical and semi-empirical models for mathematical description of fluid dynamic problems
• Be able to describe turbulent and laminar boundary layers including understanding of the momentum integral equation for boundary layers
• Be able to apply appropriate analytical and numerical method techniques to gas dynamics and compressible flows
• Be able to apply proper terminology in oral, written, and graphical communication and documentation within fluid dynamics
• Be able to apply the topic of the module in multi-disciplinary contexts

Competences

• Be able to describe assumptions and limitations of mathematical models for different types of flows
• Be able to apply appropriate analytical and semi-empirical models for mathematical description of fluid dynamic problems
• Be able to describe turbulent and laminar boundary layers including understanding of the momentum integral equation for boundary layers
• Be able to apply appropriate analytical and numerical method techniques to gas dynamics and compressible flows
• Be able to apply proper terminology in oral, written, and graphical communication and documentation within fluid dynamics
• Be able to apply the topic of the module in multi-disciplinary contexts

Type of Instruction

Lectures supplemented by workshops, exercises, self-studies, and study groups.

Extent and Expected Workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module, the workload is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

• Name of exam: Fluid Mechanics and Compressible Flow
• Type of exam: Oral exam
• ECTS: 5
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale
• Type of grading: Internal examination
• Criteria of assessment: The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts About the Module

• Danish title: Fluidmekanik og kompressible strĝmninger
• Module code: N-EE-K1-8
• Module type: Course
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Autumn
• ECTS: 5
• Language of instruction: English
• Empty-place Scheme: Yes
• Location of the lecture: Campus Aalborg, Campus Esbjerg
• Responsible for the module: Thomas Condra, Matthias Mandĝ
• Used in: Curriculum for the Master of Science (MSc) Programme in Sustainable Energy Engineering 2017, Curriculum for the Master of Science (MSc) Programme in Energy Engineering 2017

Organisation

• Study Board: Study Board of Energy
• Department: Department of Energy Technology
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Science