Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

Chapter 1 Introduction

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Main Topics
Definition of a Fluid Basic Equations Methods of Analysis Dimensions and Units

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Definition of a Fluid
When a shear stress is applied:
Fluids continuously deform Solids deform or bend

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Basic Equations
We need forms of the following
Conservation of mass Newtons second law of motion The principle of angular momentum The first law of thermodynamics The second law of thermodynamics

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Methods of Analysis
System (or Closed System)

Control Volume (or Open System)

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Dimensions and Units

Systems of Dimensions [M], [L], [t], and [T] [F], [L], [t], and [T] [F],[M], [L], [t], and [T]

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Dimensions and Units

Systems of Units MLtT
SI (kg, m, s, K)

FLtT
British Gravitational (lbf, ft, s, oR)

FMLtT
English Engineering (lbf, lbm, ft, s, oR)
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Dimensions and Units

Systems of Units

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Dimensions and Units

Preferred Systems of Units SI (kg, m, s, K)

British Gravitational (lbf, ft, s, oR)

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