Course Syllabus

Description

The course is a specialized course on measurement and sensor techniques for fluid dynamics applications. It is taught by experts with many years of active research in the field. Participants will learn theory, practical application, and uncertainty analysis, all of which are crucial for high-quality, reliable measurements.

Content

The course consists of five modules, each worth 1.5 credits. Module #1 is compulsory and recommended for all participants, including non-experimentalists. Modules #2 to #5 are elective and recommended for those planning to apply the respective techniques in practice:

1. Fundamentals. Design of experimental setup. Data acquisition and processing. Automation of experiments with LabView. Overview of measurement techniques for fluid dynamics, their advantages, shortcomings. General uncertainty analysis. Introduction to the Laboratory of Fluids and Thermal Sciences, laboratory rules, work and equipment safety. (1.5 credits).
2. Pressure-based measurements. Multihole pressure probes. Theory, practical application, uncertainty analysis (1.5 credits).
3. Temperature and heat transfer measurements. IR-thermography. Theory, practical application, uncertainty analysis (1.5 credits).
4. Hot-wire anemometry. Time-resolved turbulence measurements. Theory, practical application, uncertainty analysis (1.5 credits).
5. PIV and image processing. Theory, practical application, uncertainty analysis (1.5 credits).

Learning Outcomes

After passing compulsory Module #1, students should acquire a general understanding of modern fluid dynamics experiments, be able to choose suitable experimental techniques, and critically analyze measurement results.

After passing elective Modules #2 to #5, students should be able to independently design experimental setups for high-quality, reliable measurements, practically use measurement techniques, critically analyze measurement results, and evaluate measurement uncertainty.

Prerequisites

For all modules: basic knowledge of fluid dynamics equivalent to MTF053 Fluid mechanics.

For temperature / thermography module: a course on heat transfer equivalent to MTF115.

Course Organization

The course consists of a series of half-day sessions (lectures and lab demos) where attendance is mandatory. Each student can receive up to eight hours of lab tutoring per module #2 to #5 as a part of these modules.

Examination

The successful completion of this course will be judged on the following:

Attendance and preparation for the face-to-face sessions.

A 10-15-minute presentation (alternatively, a 2-page report) containing the following three parts:

1. A reflective overview of all methods that you have studied (from the modules you have completed).
2. A motivation for choosing a selection of methods for supporting experiments in your project, including an analysis and reflection on their pros and cons.
3. A detailed description of an experimental setup and measurement procedure for one of the chosen methods, including data analysis.

Literature

Springer Handbook of Experimental Fluid Mechanics (2007)Links to an external site. and literature provided during the course.