Fluid Mechanics Training
Master the full spectrum of fluid mechanics, from hydrostatics and pipe networks to compressible flow and turbomachinery. This training gives engineers the analytical tools to solve real design problems with confidence. Whether you're sizing pumps, analyzing open channels, or running CFD simulations, every topic is grounded in practical application.
What you will learn:
This course covers the core principles and advanced topics that working engineers need to analyze and design fluid systems. You will study conservation laws, viscous flow, boundary layer theory, pipe network analysis, open-channel hydraulics, and turbomachinery performance. Compressible flow fundamentals and computational fluid dynamics methods are also included. Supplementary modules address heat transfer, multiphase flow, hydraulic power systems, and numerical methods. By the end, you will have the technical depth to tackle complex fluid mechanics problems across multiple engineering disciplines.
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8 Chapters • 39 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)
Chapter 1HideHide detailsSee detailsFoundations of Fluid Mechanics
Foundations of Fluid Mechanics
Lesson 1 • Fluid Statics and Pressure Concepts
Covers pressure distribution in stationary fluids and hydrostatic forces. Connects Pascal's law and buoyancy to real engineering applications.
Lesson 2 • Nature and Properties of Fluids
Defines fluids and distinguishes liquids from gases using measurable properties. Establishes vocabulary and property relationships used throughout the course.
Lesson 3 • Fluid Kinematics
Describes fluid motion without considering forces, using velocity fields and flow visualization. Provides the kinematic framework for dynamic analysis in later chapters.
Lesson 4 • Dimensional Analysis and Similarity
Introduces the Buckingham Pi theorem and dimensionless groups for scaling fluid problems. Enables model testing and result generalization across different scales.
Chapter 2HideHide detailsSee detailsConservation Laws in Fluid Flow
Conservation Laws in Fluid Flow
Lesson 1 • Continuity Equation and Mass Conservation
Derives the continuity equation from mass conservation for steady and unsteady flows. Links velocity and cross-sectional area changes in ducts and pipes.
Lesson 2 • Linear Momentum Equation
Applies Newton's second law to control volumes to compute forces on fluid systems. Covers reaction forces in nozzles, bends, and moving vanes.
Lesson 3 • Energy Equation and Head Losses
Extends Bernoulli's equation to include pumps, turbines, and friction losses. Quantifies energy addition and extraction in real fluid systems.
Lesson 4 • Bernoulli Equation and Energy Concepts
Derives Bernoulli's equation from energy conservation along a streamline. Applies it to flow measurement devices and pressure-velocity trade-offs.
Lesson 5 • Angular Momentum in Fluid Systems
Applies the moment of momentum equation to rotating machinery and curved flow paths. Provides the basis for turbomachinery analysis introduced later.
Chapter 3HideHide detailsSee detailsViscous Flow and Boundary Layers
Viscous Flow and Boundary Layers
Lesson 1 • Pipe Flow: Laminar and Turbulent Regimes
Distinguishes laminar from turbulent pipe flow using the Reynolds number. Covers the Hagen-Poiseuille law and turbulent velocity profiles for engineering calculations.
Lesson 2 • Drag and Lift on Immersed Bodies
Quantifies drag and lift forces using drag coefficients and pressure distributions. Applies results to cylinders, spheres, and airfoil-shaped bodies.
Lesson 3 • Viscous Flow Between Parallel Surfaces
Derives exact solutions for Couette and Poiseuille flows using the Navier-Stokes equations. Establishes the role of viscosity in generating velocity profiles and wall shear.
Lesson 4 • Turbulent Boundary Layers and Separation
Analyzes turbulent boundary layer structure and adverse pressure gradient effects. Explains flow separation and its impact on drag and lift.
Lesson 5 • Boundary Layer Theory
Introduces the boundary layer concept and its growth over flat plates and curved surfaces. Connects boundary layer thickness to drag and heat transfer in external flows.
Chapter 4HideHide detailsSee detailsPipe Systems and Network Analysis
Pipe Systems and Network Analysis
Lesson 1 • Transient Flow and Water Hammer
Analyzes pressure surges caused by rapid valve closure and pump trips. Introduces wave speed, pressure rise estimation, and surge protection strategies.
Lesson 2 • Pipe Network Methods
Applies the Hardy Cross and nodal methods to solve looped pipe networks. Covers convergence criteria and practical simplifications for large systems.
Lesson 3 • Series and Parallel Pipe Configurations
Solves flow distribution in series and parallel pipe arrangements using head-loss balancing. Builds toward full network analysis by establishing branch-flow principles.
Lesson 4 • Pump-System Interaction
Determines the operating point by intersecting pump and system curves. Covers pump selection, series and parallel pump arrangements, and cavitation avoidance.
Lesson 5 • Single-Pipe System Design
Applies the energy equation and Moody chart to size pipes for a given flow rate and pressure drop. Introduces iterative solution methods for unknown friction factors.
Chapter 5HideHide detailsSee detailsOpen-Channel Flow
Open-Channel Flow
Lesson 1 • Specific Energy and Critical Flow
Analyzes specific energy diagrams to identify critical, subcritical, and supercritical states. Applies results to channel transitions, humps, and contractions.
Lesson 2 • Fundamentals of Open-Channel Flow
Introduces the governing equations for flow with a free surface and defines key parameters. Establishes the Froude number as the primary flow classification tool.
Lesson 3 • Hydraulic Jump Analysis
Applies the momentum equation to analyze the hydraulic jump as an energy dissipator. Computes sequent depths, energy loss, and jump length for design purposes.
Lesson 4 • Uniform Flow and Channel Design
Applies Manning's equation to design channels for uniform flow conditions. Covers optimal cross-section shapes and freeboard allowances for practical channels.
Lesson 5 • Gradually Varied Flow Profiles
Derives the gradually varied flow equation and classifies water surface profiles. Applies numerical integration to compute backwater curves in engineering projects.
Chapter 6HideHide detailsSee detailsTurbomachinery Principles
Turbomachinery Principles
Lesson 1 • Turbomachinery Classification and Terminology
Categorizes turbomachines by energy transfer direction and flow path geometry. Introduces specific speed as the primary selection parameter for pumps and turbines.
Lesson 2 • Pump Performance and Similarity Laws
Applies affinity laws to predict pump performance at different speeds and impeller sizes. Covers efficiency curves, best efficiency point, and pump selection criteria.
Lesson 3 • Fans, Blowers, and Compressors
Extends turbomachinery principles to gas-handling machines with compressibility effects. Covers fan laws, surge, and stall in axial and centrifugal compressors.
Lesson 4 • Velocity Triangles and Euler Equation
Constructs inlet and outlet velocity triangles to apply the Euler turbomachinery equation. Relates blade geometry to head generation and power consumption.
Lesson 5 • Hydraulic Turbines
Analyzes Pelton, Francis, and Kaplan turbines using velocity triangles and power equations. Matches turbine type to available head and flow conditions.
Chapter 7HideHide detailsSee detailsCompressible Flow Fundamentals
Compressible Flow Fundamentals
Lesson 1 • Oblique Shocks and Expansion Waves
Extends shock analysis to oblique shocks and Prandtl-Meyer expansion fans. Applies theta-beta-Mach relations to supersonic inlet and nozzle design.
Lesson 2 • Isentropic Flow in Nozzles and Diffusers
Applies isentropic flow tables to converging and converging-diverging nozzles. Identifies choked flow conditions and supersonic acceleration in diverging sections.
Lesson 3 • Fanno and Rayleigh Flow
Analyzes adiabatic flow with friction (Fanno) and frictionless flow with heat addition (Rayleigh). Applies both models to duct design with choking constraints.
Lesson 4 • Thermodynamic Foundations for Gas Flow
Reviews ideal gas law, specific heats, and isentropic process relations for compressible flow. Establishes stagnation properties as reference conditions for all compressible analyses.
Lesson 5 • Normal Shock Waves
Derives Rankine-Hugoniot relations across a normal shock and quantifies property jumps. Applies normal shock tables to diffuser design and pitot tube corrections.
Chapter 8HideHide detailsSee detailsComputational and Experimental Methods
Computational and Experimental Methods
Lesson 1 • CFD Workflow and Validation
Outlines the complete CFD workflow from geometry preparation to post-processing. Emphasizes verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification for reliable results.
Lesson 2 • Turbulence Modeling in CFD
Introduces RANS-based turbulence models and their applicability to industrial flows. Guides model selection based on flow physics and computational cost.
Lesson 3 • Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics
Explains the finite volume method and the role of discretization in CFD solvers. Connects governing equations to numerical solution procedures used in commercial software.
Lesson 4 • Flow Measurement Instrumentation
Covers velocity and flow rate measurement devices used in laboratory and field settings. Connects instrument selection to accuracy, range, and installation requirements.
Lesson 5 • Experimental Design and Data Analysis
Applies dimensional analysis to plan experiments and scale results to full-size systems. Covers uncertainty analysis, data reduction, and reporting of experimental findings.
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This course is for you:
Mechanical engineers seeking to deepen their fluid systems expertise.
Civil engineers who regularly work with hydraulic infrastructure projects.
Aerospace engineers needing a stronger grasp of compressible flow behavior.
Chemical engineers handling multiphase or non-Newtonian industrial flow problems.
Recent STEM graduates preparing for fluid-focused engineering roles and interviews.
Career changers entering water resources, HVAC, or energy engineering fields.
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