Mat7206 Boundary Layer Theory (Drilling and Mining)

This course concentrates on the low and high Reynolds number limit and describes the boundary layer theory as a rational approximation to Navier-Stokes equations. It is designed to give students understanding and experience of fundamentals and solutions of the various steady and unsteady viscous flows with introductions to turbulence and boundary layer control.

Course Objectives
Students should be able:

• To describe the historical origin of boundary layer theory and its engineering significance.
• To write the physical mechanism involved in boundary layer theory.
• To derive and solve the boundary layer equations for classical and non-classical problems in boundary layer theory.
• To interpret and discuss the solutions of boundary layer flow problems.

Learning Outcome
After completion of the course students will be able to:

• Establish the historical origin of boundary layer theory and its engineering significance.
• Develop physical mechanism involved in boundary layer theory.
• Generate solutions to the boundary layer equations for classical and non-classical problems in boundary layer theory.
• Draw up interpretations and discussions to the solutions of boundary layer flow problems.