06-261 Fluid Mechanics

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

The principles of fluid mechanics as applied to engineering, including unit operations, are discussed; examples include flow in conduits, process equipment, and commercial pipes, flow around submerged objects, and flow measurement. Microscopic mass and momentum balances are described, including the continuity and Navier-Stokes equations, and modern solution techniques will be explored. Microscopic flow structures will be determined for flow visualization. Boundary layer theory, turbulence, and non-Newtonian fluids are also discussed. A case-study project based on new technological advancements is also required.

Prerequisites: 21-254 and (33-151 or 33-121 or 33-141) and 06-223

Offered: Spring 2027, Spring 2026

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