CHE5112 Advanced fluid dynamics
Faculty of Engineering
CHE5112 Advanced fluid dynamics is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHE5112
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After CHE5112
No unit lists CHE5112 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
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The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit on advanced fluid dynamics consolidates and extends your understanding of the principal concepts and methods of fluid dynamics gained in an earlier undergraduate unit. The main topics covered in the unit include the conservation of mass, momentum, and energy for continuous bodies, the derivation and use of Navier-Stokes equation for the description of viscous flows, the application of similarity and dimensional analysis, an introduction to lubrication theory, the fundamental concepts of boundary layers and separation, applications of circulation and vorticity theorems, analysis of potential flow, an introduction to turbulence, lift and drag, an appreciation of surface tension and surface tension driven flows. The unit aims to give you a deeper and more thorough grounding in principles and basic applications of fluid mechanics and will develop your capacity to formulate and solve problems involving diverse types of flows, from ideal to viscous flow, encountered in engineering practice.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Class test 1Quiz / Test20%
- Class test 2Quiz / Test20%
- Weekly quizQuiz / Test10%
- Final assessmentExamination50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate use of advanced mathematical methods to analyse fluid flow.
- 2
Demonstrate the use of mathematical and physical foundations of the continuum mechanics of fluids, critically evaluate problems in advanced fluid dynamics and apply theory to analyse the problems.
- 3
Develop the capacity to formulate and simplify advanced equations of change, select the appropriate boundary conditions for compressible and incompressible Newtonian fluids, write the problem in dimensionless form, select the appropriate dimensionless numbers, and use suitable numerical and analytical techniques to model the system.
- 4
Analyse and utilise solution strategies for a variety of problems in incompressible flow, inviscid flow, ideal fluid flow, boundary layer flow, irrotational flow, and potential flow.
- 5
Critically evaluate and apply theoretical concepts in turbulence to analyse turbulent flows.
- 6
Demonstrate an appreciation of how advanced fluid dynamics principles can be used towards the solution of practical problems in technological contexts.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Weekly discussions will be held during workshop sessions to reinforce the understanding of lecture content. Prior to the workshop/practical sessions, you are required to complete the self-learning activities by watching the pre-recorded lectures and attempting the practical questions.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Ravi Jagadeeshan
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Ravi Jagadeeshan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE5112?
CHE5112 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CHE5112 offered?
In 2026, CHE5112 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is CHE5112?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE5112 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.