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Fluid Mechanics

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Fluid Mechanics
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Industrial Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2013
Module code: WIBASc-525-625-Ing20
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
2V+2U (4 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
5
Semester: 4
Mandatory course: no
Language of instruction:
German
Assessment:
Written exam

[updated 02.12.2025]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

WIBASc-525-625-Ing20 Industrial Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2013 , semester 4, optional course, general subject
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 150 hours (equivalent to 5 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 105 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Frank Ulrich Rückert
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Frank Ulrich Rückert


[updated 06.01.2020]
Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students will be able to:
•       answer questions about the fundamentals of classical fluid mechanics
•       plan innovative aircraft geometry as a team
•       perform flow simulations for the prototype using ANSYS Workbench (CFX)
•       independently evaluate problems in this area and formulate tasks upon request
•       express their opinion afer taking the initial introductory training course on working with the ANSYS Workbench (CFX) 3D flow simulation program
•      classify the costs and benefits of commercial flow simulation in their later professional life
•       successfully formulate tasks in this area for employees

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Module content:
1.      Creation of project teams:
        1.1     Definition of the project structure and roles
        1.2     Task planning
 
2.      Theory of classical fluid mechanics:
        2.1     Introduction to various wing profiles (NACA, etc.)
        2.2     Profile flow and rotor design
        2.3     Euler and Bernoulli equations
        2.4     Conservation of mass
        2.5     Conservation of momentum; Navier-Stokes equations
        2.6     Two-equation turbulence models
        2.7     Calculating loss, stall
 
3.      Basics of the ANSYS Workbench (CFX):
        3.1     Creating a parameterized flow geometry
        3.2     Discretizing geometry with grids
        3.3     Numerical solution of partial differential equations
        3.4     Visualizing and interpreting 3D flow results
        3.5     Documenting simulation results (Excel, Powerpoint)
 
4.      Carrying out practical experiements:
        4.1     Creating a prototype with the 3-D printer
        4.2     Creating a design of experiments (DOE)
        4.3     Carrying out practical tests in the wind tunnel
        4.4     Documenting the results of the experiments (Excel, Powerpoint)
 
5.      Presentation and discussion of results in a presentation to the group

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Teaching methods/Media:
•       Lecture using a projector
•       Implementation of practical flow simulations with the ANSYS Workbench (CFX)
•       Supervised computer exercises at the PC pool
•       Presenting the solutions
•       Carrying out practical experiments
•       Creation of a PowerPoint presentation with the achieved results

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Recommended or required reading:
•       Chant, Christopher: "Flugzeug-Prototypen. Vom Senkrechtstarter zum Stealth-Bomber"; Stuttgart, Motorbuch, 1992
•       Strybny, Jan: "Ohne Panik - Strömungsmechanik Lernbuch zur Prüfungsvorbereitung"; vieweg Verlag, 2003
•       Siekmann, Helmut: "Strömungslehre - Grundlagen"; Springer Verlag, 2000
•       Kalide, Wolfgang; "Einführung in die Technische Strömungslehre"; Hanser Verlag, 1984
•       Bohl, Willi: "Technische Strömungslehre"; Vogel Buchverlag, 2002
•       Noll, Berthold: "Numerische Strömungsmechanik - Grundlagen"; Springer-Verlag, 1993
•       Spurk, Joseph H.: "Strömungslehre - Einführung in die Theorie und Praxis"; Springer-Verlag, 1992
•       Sigloch, Herbert: "Technische Fluidmechanik"; Springer-Verlag, 2007
Fluid mechanics lecture notes

[updated 02.12.2025]
 
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