NOC | Introduction to boundary layers

Course abstract

This course introduces the concept of a boundary layer and the physical concepts of boundary layer thickness ( d ), displacement thickness ( d * ), momentum thickness ( ? ) and friction drag. It derives Prandtl?s Boundary Layer Equations for laminar boundary layers from the basic Navier-Stokes equations and discusses their exact solutions. It discusses how a laminar boundary layer transitions to turbulence and separates. It also discusses thermal boundary layers.

Course Instructor

Prof. Rinku Mukherjee

Dr. Rinku Mukherjee is a faculty member in the Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, since 2007. Prior to joining IIT Madras she has worked as a Staff Scientist at MV Systems, Inc., CO, USA for a year and a half. Her primary research interests are in Post-stall flow prediction, Unsteady Aerodynamics, Applied Aerodynamics, Flow modeling and Boundary Layer Stability Studies.

Teaching Assistant(s)

D. MITHUN SINGH

Research Associate,Fluid Mechanics Lab,
Applied Mechanics Department, IIT Madras.

Course Duration : Jan-Mar 2016

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Enrollment : 05-Dec-2015 to 04-Feb-2016

Exam Date : 20-Mar-2016

Enrolled

1778

Registered

Certificate Eligible

Certified Category Count

Gold

Silver

Elite

Successfully completed

Participation

Success

Elite

Gold

Legend

>=90 - Elite+Gold
60-89 - Elite
35-59 - Successfully Completed
<=34 - Certificate of Participation

Final Score Calculation Logic

Assignment Score = Average of 5 out of 7 assignments
(Assignment 3 and 7 are not considered for final score)
FINAL SCORE (Score on Certificate) = 40% of Exam Score + 60% of Assignment Score

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