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Summer 2015
Mar 29, 2024
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ME 59200 - Fundamentals Of Particle Image Velocimetry
Credit Hours: 1.00. Measurement of fluids in motion using the particle image velocimetry technique and related techniques through computer programming, laboratory experiments, and independent research in experimental fluids journals. Typically offered Spring.
1.000 Credit hours

Syllabus Available
Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Schedule Types: Lecture

Offered By: School of Mechanical Engr
Department: Mechanical Engineering

Course Attributes:
Upper Division

May be offered at any of the following campuses:     
      West Lafayette

Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the various scientific principles underlying the particle image velocimetry technique - fluid dynamics, particle dynamics, optics, etc. 2. Gain an in-depth understanding of the PIV technique including its advantages over competing techniques, its limitations, and its future potential. 3. An ability to analyze a particular flow and determine the optimal parameter space for investigating that flow: particle size, time between exposures, imaging format, magnification, etc. 4. Exposure to several of the commercial particle image velocimetry packages in addition to writing their own basic software.


Restrictions:
May not be enrolled as the following Classifications:     
      Sophomore: 45 - 59 hours
      Sophomore: 30 - 44 hours
      Freshman: 0 - 14 hours
      Freshman: 15 - 29 hours

Prerequisites:
GR-ME 59200 Requisities

General Requirements:

Student Attribute: GR
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: ME 30900
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently. )


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