MEEN 623 Introduction To Hydrodynamic Stability
This course introduces the concept of linear instability behind the transition of thermo-fluid systems from a "regular state" (steady, symmetric, laminar) to a "less regular state" (unsteady, asymmetric, turbulent). This course deals with the various kinds of instabilities encountered in thermo-fluid systems including Rayleigh, Kelvin-Helmholtz, and Rayleigh-Bernard instabilities. This course focuses on the physical origin of the instabilities and their mathematical formalism as well as the specific numerical methods used to solve the instability problems.
Distribution
(3,0,3)Offered
Fall