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| ME 59200 - Fundamentals Of Particle Image Velocimetry |
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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. |
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