Information Package / Course Catalogue
Intermediate Thermodynamics
Course Code: ME407
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Provide students with background on the physical aspects of fluid mechanics, and use it to solve engineering problems, in which fluid flow takes place.

Course Content

Basic definitions, Kinematics of flow, Fundamental equations which govern fluid flow, Navier-Stokes equation and its analytical solutions, Non-dimensionalisation of the governing equations, Similarity solutions, Laminar boundary layer, Momentum-integral relations, Introduction to turbulent flow modeling

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Yunus ÇERÇİ
Learning Outcomes
1.To examine specific and advanced subjects of Thermodynamics 1 A
2.To determine processes of thermodynamics for engineering applications
3.To analyze physical and chemical processes thermodynamically
4.To solve energy and mass balance equations together with Thermodynamic equilibrium
5.To examine the thermodynamics of chemical reactions and mixtures
6.To analyze air-conditioning techniques
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Yunus Cengel, John Cimbala; Fluid Mechanics with Student Resources DVD; ISBN-13: 978-0077295462; Edition: 2; 2009.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, Basic definitions
Week 2 - Theoretical
Kinematics of flow and vorticity
Week 3 - Theoretical
Fundamental equations which govern fluid flow
Week 4 - Theoretical
Mathematical behavior of governing equations, non-dimensionalisation of these equations, vorticity transport equation, stream function
Week 5 - Theoretical
Navier-Stokes equation and its analytical solutions
Week 6 - Theoretical
Navier-Stokes equation and its analytical solutions
Week 7 - Theoretical
Navier-Stokes equation and its analytical solutions
Week 8 - Theoretical
Navier-Stokes equation and its analytical solutions
Week 9 - Theoretical
Boundary layer concept and laminar boundary layer equations
Week 10 - Theoretical
Boundary layer concept and laminar boundary layer equations
Week 11 - Theoretical
Blasius solution, Falkner-Skan solutions
Week 12 - Theoretical
Blasius solution, Falkner-Skan solutions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Momentum-integral approach
Week 14 - Theoretical
Flow separation, Introduction to turbulence modeling
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%15
Final Examination1%60
Quiz4%15
Assignment5%5
Term Assignment1%5
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment50210
Term Project18715
Quiz45022
Midterm Examination116218
Final Examination116218
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
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4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026