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Slow viscous flow (MAGIC102) |
GeneralDescription
The Reynolds number gives the ratio of inertial to viscous effects in a fluid flow. When the Reynolds number is small, inertial effects are negligible and the Du/Dt term in the Navier–Stokes equations may be neglected. This simplifies the Navier-Stokes equations, making them linear and instantaneous. These simplifications make solving low-Reynolds-number flow problems much easier than high Reynolds number flows.
This module will consider the circumstances under which the Reynolds number will be small and examine the basic properties of low-Reynolds-number flows. We shall present a number of solution techniques, and show how they can be applied to a range of problems. In the course of this, students will meet various useful applied mathematics methods, including solution by potentials, boundary integral methods, and asymptotic approximations.
SemesterSpring 2020 (Monday, January 20 to Friday, March 27) Hours
Timetable
PrerequisitesEssential
Syllabus
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