Mae6013-B 2023 4

Module Descriptor
Module Details
Module Title Advanced Fluid Mechanics with Aerodynamics
Module Code MAE6013-B
Academic Year 2023/4
Credits 20
School Department of Mechanical and Energy Systems Engineering
FHEQ Level FHEQ Level 6
Contact Hours
Type Hours
Laboratories 4
Lectures 48
Directed Study 148
Availability
Occurrence Location / Period
BDA University of Bradford / Semester 2
Module Aims
To examine the principles of fluid flow relevant to a wide range of industries. To qualify and quantify the effects
of these internal and external flows upon the flight of airplanes, the performance of ground vehicles and
industrially engineering machinery.
To gain experience in the use of proprietary Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software for a wide range of
industrial problems.
Outline Syllabus
Fluid properties and flow properties - static and dynamic pressure;

Types of fluid flow - laminar, transitional and turbulent, viscous and inviscid;
Mass continuity, energy equations, momentum (Euler and Navier-Stokes) equations and their applications;
Shear bounded flows - the boundary layer, pipe flows;
Free shear flows - jets, wakes, mixing layers;
External and internal incompressible and compressible flow;
Aerodynamic forces - lift, drag - pressure, skin friction, induced drag;
Aerodynamic axis systems and moments;
Attached and separated flow, pressure coefficients, angle of attack;
Ground vehicle aerodynamics: ground effects, under body channels, diffusers, spoilers, other typical examples
of aerodynamics from real life case studies;
Propulsion systems - propellors, turbojets, turbofans, ram and scramjets;
Machines for renewable energy - wind turbines, wave machines and tidal power;
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) applied to internal and external flows both for incompressible and
compressible flows.
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Description
Number
Understand the application of theories of Newtonian fluid mechanics; both viscous and inviscid,
01 and incompressible and compressible, to real world applications in the aeronautics, automotive
and other industries.
Quantify fluid dynamical forces and understand their influence on performance within a wide
02
range of industrial applications.
Interpret and justify numerical experimental data by using available information and propose
03
solutions to problems arising from that analysis.
Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy
Theoretical understanding and problem solving through on-line lectures, staff-led tutorial/example classes,
numerical experiments and directed study. Practical skills of data interpretation and justification gained from
CFD sessions.
Assessed by examination and numerical laboratory report.
This module satisfies the below Learning Outcomes as specified by the Accreditation of Higher Education
Programmes: Fourth Edition (AHEP4) as published by the Engineering Council in-line with the UK Standard for
Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). These outcomes specify five key areas of learning which
partially (C) or fully (M) meet the academic requirement for CEng registration: Science and Mathematics (1),
Engineering Analysis (2-4), Design and Innovation (5-6), The Engineer and Society (7-11), and Engineering
Practice (12-18). Further details of these learning outcomes can be found at https://www.engc.org.uk/ahep/
M1, C1, M2, C2, M3, C3, M4, C4, M5, C5, M6, C6, M12, C12, M16, C16, M17, C17, M18, C18,
Mode of Assessment
Type Method Description Weighting
Examination -
Summative Four compulsory exam questions (2 Hrs) 60%
Closed Book
Lab report on individually set Computational Fluid Dynamics

Summative Laboratory Report 40%
problem detailing solution compared to experimental data
Reading List
To access the reading list for this module, please visit https://bradford.rl.talis.com/index.html
Please note:
This module descriptor has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has
been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but minor changes may occur
given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Upon commencement of the module,
students will receive a handbook with further detail about the module and any changes will be discussed and/or
communicated at this point.
© University of Bradford 2023
https://bradford.ac.uk

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Module Descriptor

Module Title Advanced Fluid Mechanics with Aerodynamics

Module Code MAE6013-B

Academic Year 2023/4

School Department of Mechanical and Energy Systems Engineering

FHEQ Level FHEQ Level 6

Directed Study 148

Occurrence Location / Period

BDA University of Bradford / Semester 2

Fluid properties and flow properties - static and dynamic pressure;

Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy

Type Method Description Weighting

Lab report on individually set Computational Fluid Dynamics

© University of Bradford 2023

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