- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course introduces topics in fluid mechanics. Topics covered include: fluid properties; energy losses; Reynold's number; Moody diagram; simple pipe networks, pumps, lift and drag and fluid statics. Laboratory sessions reinforce lecture material.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Compute mass and volume flow rates and mean velocities. [1, 2]
- Use dimensionless quantities such as Reynolds and Mach number. [1, 2, 3]
- Apply mass and energy conservation laws to stationary control volumes. . [1, 2, 3]
- Analyze pipes and determine pressure losses, flow rates or pipe sizes. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Analyze simple pipe networks. [1 ,2, 3]
- Evaluate pump performance by using performance curves. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Calculate drag of immersed objects based on drag coefficients. [1, 2]
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Fluid Mechanics (MECH 3325) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Design Option)
Diploma Full-time
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Systems Option)
Diploma Full-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.