MEE 540 Spring 2008: Homework (HW) & Project Assignments:
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General Info: Syllabus/Topics*Office Hours and Info;*L* Class/HW/Lab/Exam Policies/Rules * Let's get acquainted: First Things First!*[PDF] * emails * Read 1st *  Some Suggestions for Problem Solving * Project Instructions * Lab Safety Rules* Handouts Etc.

Course/Catalog Description:
MEE 540: ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS (3). Kinematics of fluid flow; plane irrotational and incompressible fluid flow; Navier-Stokes equations; hydrodynamic stability; turbulence; two-dimensional boundary layers in incompressible flow; flow separation. PRQ: Consent of department.

Textbook:
* Kundu, P. K., and Ira M. Cohen, Fluid Mechanics, 4th ed.* , Elsevier/Academic Press 2007/Elsevier, 2008. ISBN-10: 0123737354, ISBN-13: 978-0123737359. Web Link * Contents: 1 Introduction; 2 Cartesian Tensors; 3 Kinematics; 4 Conservation Laws; 5 Vorticity Dynamics; 6 Irrotational Flow; 7 Gravity Waves; 8 Dynamic Similarity; 9 Laminar Flow; ; 11 Computational Fluid Dynamics; 12 Instability; 13 Turbulence; 14 Geophysical Fluid Dynamics; 15 Aerodynamics; 16 Compressible Flow; 17 Introduction to Biofluid Mechanics; App. A Some Properties of Common Fluids; App. B Curvilinear Coordinates; App. C Founders of Modern Fluid Dynamics; App. D Visual Recourses; Index.

* Supplementary (undergraduate) Text:  Çengel, Y.A. and J.M. Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill, 2006.ISBN: 0072472367. Web Link

Answer Forms: Quiz/Midterm/Final Exam; Multiple Choice; HW
Final Exam: TBA  |* * * * 350 * | *ld*540 * | Significant Digits

There may be verbal HW assignments given in class. Check with your classmates if you missed the class.**
*  Notes on Vectors and Tensors from a course at Penn State * Index Notation

Class: Th 6:00-8:40 PM in EB 221: Submit your assignment via email (or in person) before a deadline
Q&A: Class Delegate/Representative: Bishwadipa Das Adhikary (email: bishwadipa07@yahoo.com )

VERY IMPORTANT: Prerequisite for this MEE 540 ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS is the undergraduate MEE 340 Fluid Mechanics or equivalent. Therefore, it is VERY important to review the related materials from our Supplementary (undergraduate) Text or equivalent before reading and studying our graduate Textbook materials. Usually, an undergraduate text starts from and explain physical concepts first and then derive related analytical correlations (usually easier for beginners), while a graduate textbook may use general and advanced mathematical tools to describe and "explain" physical concepts in general, thus missing some subtle  and basic details critical for a novice learner.

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Homework No. 15: Assigned in week of  Mo, 05-05-08 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise:

This is a review week before our final exam. Mandatory and comprehensive final exam, as per our Syllabus and per official NIU schedule  is on Thurs. May 15, 6-7:50 p.m. (check Official NIU Exam Schedule and report any discrepancy personally to me).

Review Midterm/Exam Policies (Show all your work for full credit). Staple together in this order from top to bottom: Quiz/Midterm/Final Exam answer form, 8-sheet-blank-paper-set (exactly and must be submitted even if blank) and Multiple Choice answer form, and bring it with your personal Textbook, printed/copied Approved Handouts (bounded with your name: stapled or in a single 3-ring folder), pen, pencil and a calculator, etc. Write on the front face of the Worksheets only and end each page to be graded with "See Next" and "The End" for last page used.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have more than two Final Exams on the same date you have a right to reschedule an exam. Please email to me the exact schedule of your exams (courses and dates/times) and then come in person to my Office to reschedule an Exam before our last class meeting.

As I advised all of you verbally before, you may check your grading record with TA and any concern has to be resolved before the classes are completed. All students and TA should check that all relevant links needed for Final exam are working before our last class/lecture. Check if your name is properly spelled or missing in our Class Photo and email to me if any correction is to be done. Last lectures are reserved for review of all course materials and answering your questions related to our Final exam.

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Homework No. 14: Assigned in week of  Mo, 04-28-08 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise:

(HW#14a due Th 05-08-08): Study thoroughly Ch. 13 Turbulence and redo the posted HW problems.

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Homework No. 13: Assigned in week of  Mo, 04-21-08 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise:

HW#13a due Th 05-01-08): Study thoroughly Ch. 13 Turbulence (Steve, Kevin, see HW#8) in our Text and be ready for a short Quiz for our next class meeting. Review the related materials from our Supplementary (undergraduate) Text. If you do not understand something, or have a different view or comment about something, submit it in writing before our next class meeting. I will answer all questions/comments before the Quiz starts.
Do  Problems (called Excesses in our Kundu/Cohen Textbook): Ch. 13: Excesses 13.6 & 13.7. Solutions.

HW#13b due Th 05-01-08): Individual PPT problem presentation assignment as detailed in 04-10-08 class is due on Thursday May 1, 2008. It has to have complete problem definition with relevant illustrations and clear logical and quantitative solution(s) with appropriate explanation, as explained verbally in class.

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Homework No. 12: Assigned in week of  Mo, 04-14-08 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise:

(HW#12a due Th 04-24-08): Study thoroughly Ch. 10 Boundary Layers and Related Topics and redo the posted HW problems.

Reminder: Individual PPT problem presentation assignment as detailed in 04-10-08 class is due on Thursday May 1, 2008.

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Homework No. 11: Assigned in week of  Mo, 04-07-08 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise:

HW#11a due Th 04-17-08): Study thoroughly Ch. 10 Boundary Layers and Related Topics, p. 339-389 (Secs.1-13) (Mike, Pradeep, see HW#8) in our Text and be ready for a short Quiz for our next class meeting. Review the related materials from our Supplementary (undergraduate) Text. If you do not understand something, or have a different view or comment about something, submit it in writing before our next class meeting. I will answer all questions/comments before the Quiz starts.
Do  Problems (called Excesses in our Kundu/Cohen Textbook): Ch. 10: Excesses 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3. Solutions.*BL*Bla (Blasius PDF)

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Homework No. 10: Assigned in week of  Mo, 03-31-08 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise:

(HW#10 due Th 04-10-08): Study thoroughly Ch. 9 Laminar Flow and redo the posted HW problems.

NOTE that class PPT presentations has to be improved for next class meeting and has to have a typical quantitative problem (of your choice) solved with physical explenation as discussed in class.

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Homework No. 9: Assigned in week of  Mo, 03-24-08 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise:

(HW#9a due Th 04-03-08): Study thoroughly Ch. 9 Laminar Flow (Mallika, Dipankar PPT, see HW#8) in our Text and be ready for a short Quiz for our next class meeting. Review the related materials from our Supplementary (undergraduate) Text. If you do not understand something, or have a different view or comment about something, submit it in writing before our next class meeting. I will answer all questions/comments before the Quiz starts.
Do  Problems (called Excesses in our Kundu/Cohen Textbook): Ch. 9: Excesses 9.1, 9.4 and 6.8. Solutions.

(HW#9b due Th 04-03-08): Submit in writing (email and print and submit as regular HW) your comments, evaluation and suggestions for special assignment presentations (Chs. 4 & 6 presented on Th 3-27-08) with an objective to increase learning value to the class audience (thus you).

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Homework No. 8: Assigned in week of  Mo, 03-17-08 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise:

Welcome back from the Spring Break.

NOTE: Special Projects assigned verbally in class on March 6th are:
Ch. 4 Conservation Laws (Deepa, Narender); Ch. 6 Irrotational Flow (Casey, Satish); Ch. 9 Laminar Flow (Mallika, Dipankar); Ch. 10 Boundary Layers and Related Topics (Mike, Pradeep); Ch. 13 Turbulence (Steve, Kevin).
As detailed and explained in class, you are expected to study related textbook chapter thoroughly with full comprehension and prepare a PPT presentation (and be able to answer all questions and explain related concepts) for the related chapter reading assignment due date, and for the following class meeting to submit written report reflecting additional researched materials in related references and Web resources, as explained in class. NOTE that class PPT presentations has to be improved for next class meeting and has to have a typical quantitative problem (of your choice) solved with physical explenation as discussed in class. For example, for the Irrotational Flow reading assignment of March 6th (and previous covered chapters), students should prepare a PPT presentation and be ready to answer all related questions by the March 20th reading due day and submit written report on March 27th (the following class meeting) and so on.

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Homework No. 7: Assigned in week of  Mo, 03-03-08 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise:

For Special Project verbal assignments see above

(HW#7 due Th 03-20-08): Study thoroughly Chapter 6 (Irrotational Flow) in our Text and be ready for a short Quiz for our next class meeting. Review the related materials from our Supplementary (undergraduate) Text. Review, understand and redo Example 6.1 and submit them as homework (instead of FORTRAN code you could use any code/software you are familiar with). If you do not understand something, or have a different view or comment about something, submit it in writing before our next class meeting. I will answer all questions/comments before the Quiz starts.
Do  Problems (called Excesses in our Kundu/Cohen Textbook): Ch. 6: Excesses 6.2 and 6.15. Solutions Quiz/Midterm Exercise 4.11

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Homework No. 6: Assigned in week of  Mo, 02-25-08 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise:

NOTE: We will take our class photo next class on Thursday, 2-28-08, so dress-up and color-up if you want (it is voluntary).

(HW#4a due Th 03-06-08): Study thoroughly Chapter 5 (Vorticity Dynamics) in our Text and be ready for a short Quiz for our next class meeting. Review the related materials from our Supplementary (undergraduate) Text. Find a related article elsewhere, stady and understand it and submit your comments related to the Text Chapter in writing as homework. If you do not understand something, or have a different view or comment about something, submit it in writing before our next class meeting. I will answer all questions/comments before the Quiz starts.

See below; also ask our Class Representative Deepa about how to access the posted HW#2 solutions for Chs. 1, 2, and 3.

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Homework No. 5: Assigned in week of  Mo, 02-25-08 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise:

Due to NIU Security Alert our Th 2-14-08 class is canceled: http://www.niu.edu/alert/campus_alert.shtml

(HW#5 due Th 02-28-08): Study again thoroughly Chapter 4 (Conservation Laws) in our Text and be ready for a short Quiz for our next class meeting. Do  Problems (called Excesses in our Kundu/Cohen Textbook): Ch. 4: Excesses 1, 5, 6, 7, and 11. Solutions

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Homework No. 4: Assigned in week of  Mo, 02-04-08 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise:

(HW#4a due Th 02-14-08):

1. Redo our in-class Chapter 3 Quiz and submit as special assignment for grading.
2. Study thoroughly Chapter 4 (Conservation Laws) in our Text and be ready for a short Quiz for our next class meeting. Review the related materials from our Supplementary (undergraduate) Text. Review, understand and redo all Examples an Chapter 4 and submit them as homework. If you do not understand something, or have a different view or comment about something, submit it in writing before our next class meeting. I will answer all questions/comments before the Quiz starts.

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Homework No. 3: Assigned in week of  Mo, 01-28-08 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise:

(HW#3a due Th 02/07/08): Assignment will be defined after the class review by the end of tomorrow (02/01/08).

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Homework No. 2: Assigned in week of  Mo, 01-21-08 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise:

(HW#2 due Th 01-31-08): NOTE: Share Textbooks if you are waiting for yours (talk with Deepa, Class Delegate)

1. Study thoroughly Chapter 1-3 (Introduction; Cartesian Tensors; Kinematics) in our Text and be ready for a short Quiz for our next class meeting. If you do not understand something, or have a different view or comment about something, submit it in writing before our next class meeting. I will answer all questions/comments before the Quiz starts.
2. Do  Problems (called Excesses in our Kundu/Cohen Textbook): Ch1 Excesses 5, 6, and 7; Ch.2 Excesses 3, 4 and 5; and Ch.3 Excesses 1, and 5. Solutions
3. Derive Continuity equation in cylindrical 3-D coordinates as instructed in class (step-by-step with labeling reflecting physical meaning/concept).

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Homework No. 1: Assigned in week of  Mo, 01-14-08 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise:

(HW#1a due Tu 01-22-08):

1. Print (a) our class Syllabus (link above), (b) Class/HW/Lab/Exam Policies, and (c) Office Hours and Info posted on my Web site, www.kostic.niu.edu , sign it (upper right corner) and bring it for our next class meeting. Read the syllabus and its relevant links very carefully, and clarify with me all your concerns and doubts during our next class meeting.
2. Academic Integrity and Professional Ethics: Academic integrity, honesty and professional ethics are very important aspects of learning in colleges and universities and later in social and professional life. Go to Online Tutorial on Academic Integrity at http://www.ai.niu.edu/ai/students and obtain the Certificate of Completion, and submit it as HW. See also ASME Ethics Center.
3. Review Let's get acquainted: First Things First!*[PDF format is convenient for printing].
4. Send me an email (kostic@niu.edu) and copy to TA with the subject line (exactly but without quotes, you may cut-and-paste): " MEE 540sp08 Student E-mail Contact ," and a 80-120 word free-assay by introducing yourself and expressing your expectations and concerns about the subject after reviewing the syllabus (do not attach the assay as separate file but it must be within the email message - cut-and-paste if you use Word file for example). This email has to be sent by the deadline (BUT after reading very carefully the syllabus and its relevant links-Item (1) above) so that I can get your email address (using your email account you like to get responses to it) to make up email group list for our class, and be able to send you future class information via email (most of info will be also posted on our HW web page - if you ever change your email account you have to report it to me).
   NOTE: If the exact format/rules for the email are not followed (no exception) a credit of 1 point will be issued instead if 5 points. You may also get an Auto-Reply: Sorry that your email could not be processed since class keyword is missing in the Subject line and/or no sender's name at the massage end, as per our class rules."
    

TA Assignment at the beginning of every semester: Please print, read, and understand the following links:
     TA Work Description  and Important TA Role in Education Process, as well as relevant Course Syllabus, HW Assignments, Office Hours and Info, etc., and show all those to me during our next meeting. Email to me your contact information, your class and any other schedules during the current semester, and your TA Office Hours. More information at: www.kostic.niu.edu/GradAssts.html .

Additional references will be given during the lectures along with handouts.

(HW#1c due We 01-23-08):

1. Study thoroughly Chapter 1-3 (including examples) in our Supplementary (undergraduate) Text and be ready for a short Quiz our next class meeting. If you do not understand something, or have a different view or comment about something, submit it in writing before our next class meeting. I will answer all questions/comments before the Quiz starts. Review the Basic Engineering Science equations.
2. Do  Problems (to be posted) .
3. Study thoroughly the Kinematic Properties handout from "Viscous Fluid Flow," by F.M. White or another reference of your choice (see diagram or PPS) and prepare yourself for a brain-storming discussion and answering question for next class meeting. I would encourage you to read about the Fluid Flow Kinematics from other references you could find in library. If you show substantial knowledge you will get extra credit towards your final grade.
4. Derive Continuity equation in Cartesian 3-D coordinates as instructed in class (step-by-step with labeling reflecting physical meaning/concept).
5. Optional problem: Using the Navier-Stokes equations and neglecting the gravity force, derive the friction factor - Reynolds number relation (f=16/Re, where f=t _w/(r V ²/2) and Re=r VD/h ) for the fully-developed laminar flow in a horizontal circular pipe.

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