Turbulence 1

3 credits · Graduate

This is an introductory course on the subject of turbulence in fluids. The focus is on understanding the fundamental physical processes and mechanisms governing the behavior of turbulent flows. The course covers the following - overview of physical and mathematical properties of Navier-Stokes equation; kinematics, dynamics and energetics of turbulent flows; Kolmogorov theories of turbulence; Richardson energy cascade; wall-bounded turbulent flows; particle dispersion, clustering and collisions in turbulent flows. Prerequisite: ((CEE 301L or ME 336L) and Mathematics 353) or graduate standing. Recommended prerequisite: an introductory course on fluid mechanics, and a course on differential equations.