The course is compound of two parts (theory + labs). Teaching objectives for the whole course (parts 1+2) are:

• phenomenological analysis of relevant processes in fluid dynamics
• comparative analysis of alternative models in fluid dynamics
• applicative examples at engineering scale

The theoretical section (part 1) comprehends:

• Fundamentals of continuum mechanics
• Ideal fluid model (Bernoulli's theorem)
• Viscous fluid model (Newtonian fluids)
• 1st Principle of thermo-dynamics (integral form) – energy interpretation of Bernoulli's theorem
• Turbulence in fluids: Reynolds-averaged equations, closure models
• Boundary layer: wall laws
• Fluid-structure interaction: flow around bodies, wakes

The Laboratory section (part 2) comprehends:

Physical Laboratory

The fluid dynamic processes are analyzed on the basis of demonstrations and laboratory measurements and / or experimental data provided to the students. Quantities measured or provided (with nods to the techniques of measurement used) are: velocity/ pressure/forces/ displacements. Type of processes:

• Fluid-Structure Interactions, bluff bodies (cylinder, sphere) immersed in a stady flow, fixed or oscillating bodies
• Interaction fluid / wall (velocity profiles on flat walls smooth and rough)

Numerical laboratory

Numerical simulation (CFD) of benchmark configurations; data analysis and post-processing of experimental and numerical data. Elements of numerical methods. Possible configurations: Channel flow / Cylinder (2D / 3D) / Multi-hole plate (3D) / …

Applications in complex cases

There will also be seminars on complex cases, numerical and / or experimental. We will consider the analysis of processes and their modeling. Possible topics: Multi-phase flows / Wave energy / Control Valves

Oral discussion of:

• theory
• experimental project
• numerical project
• benchmark cases developed during the course