Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2016-2017
MECH 575 - INTRO HYDRODYNAMIC STABILITY
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO HYDRODYNAMIC STABILITY
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Introduction to linear and nonlinear instabilities that cause transition from laminar to turbulent flows in thermos-fluid systems. The physics of various canonical instability mechanisms and the mathematical and numerical frameworks common in stability analysis are discussed. Examples from industrial, geophysical, environmental, and astrophysical flows are presented. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MECH 371 or CEVE 363 or EEPS 465 or CMOR 410 or CHBE 401. Repeatable for Credit.