Introduction: Fluid properties and characteristics, Units, Continuum hypothesis. Kinematics: Velocity
and acceleration fields, System and control volume, Transport theorem of Reynolds, Forces and
deformation. Surface and body forces: Pressure forces, Viscous forces, Stress tensor. Governing
equations in integral and differential form: Mass, momentum and energy equations. The Navier-
Stokes equations. Potential flow. Dimensional analysis and similitude: Pi theorem, Non-dimensional
numbers. Inviscid flow: Circulation, vortices. Viscous flows: Boundary layers, Separation. Turbulence:
Turbulent stress, Boussinesq hypothesis, Governing equations for mass and momentum transfer.
- Teacher: Παναγιώτης Παπανικολάου
ECTS : 5
Language : el