Advanced Measurement Techniques in Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer

By Prof. Saptarshi Basu | IISc Bangalore

Learners enrolled: 503 | Exam registration: 8

ABOUT THE COURSE:

The course is specifically designed to attract experimentalists in the domain of Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer. In Fluid Mechanics, the course will focus on flow visualization techniques both qualitatively and quantitatively. Techniques like Particle image velocimetry (PIV), shadowgraphy, Schlieren, hot-wire anemometry (HWA) will be discussed. In Heat Transfer techniques like Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS), Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF) and IR Thermography will be discussed. Along with the theory, lab demonstration videos will be showcased for each of the techniques to offer a clear idea of the hardware and associated practicalities.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: M.Tech and PhD students as well as professionals engaged in industries like Siemens, GE, NAL, GTRE etc

PREREQUISITES: •Basic knowledge of Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer

•Some understanding of UG measurements

INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Industries requiring experimental research work e.g., aerospace industries, optics-based industries

Summary

Course Status :	Upcoming
Course Type :	Elective
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	12 weeks
Category :	Aerospace Engineering Chemical Engineering Minor 1 in Chemical Propulsion Energy Systems
Credit Points :	3
Level :	Postgraduate
Start Date :	20 Jan 2025
End Date :	11 Apr 2025
Enrollment Ends :	27 Jan 2025
Exam Registration Ends :	14 Feb 2025
Exam Date :	03 May 2025 IST

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Week 1: Fundamentals
•Basic of Fluid Mechanics and Heat transfer
•Basics of Optics
•Scattering
•Basics of Spectroscopy
•Uncertainty/errors in measurements
•Lasers
•Basics of imaging

Week 2: Fundamentals(Cont..,)
•Basic of Fluid Mechanics and Heat transfer
•Basics of Optics
•Scattering
•Basics of Spectroscopy
•Uncertainty/errors in measurements
•Lasers
•Basics of imaging

Week 3: Fundamentals(Cont..,)
•Basic of Fluid Mechanics and Heat transfer
•Basics of Optics
•Scattering
•Basics of Spectroscopy
•Uncertainty/errors in measurements
•Lasers
•Basics of imaging

Week 4: Fundamentals(Cont...,)
•Basic of Fluid Mechanics and Heat transfer
•Basics of Optics
•Scattering
•Basics of Spectroscopy
•Uncertainty/errors in measurements
•Lasers
•Basics of imaging

Week 5: Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)

Week 6: Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)(Cont...,)
Laser Induced Velocimetry (LIF)

Week 7: Laser Induced Velocimetry (LIF)(Cont...,)
Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS)

Week 8: Hot-Wire Anemometry (HWA)
Shadowgraphy and Schlieren

Week 9: Shadowgraphy and Schlieren(Cont...,)
IR Thermography

Week 10: IR Thermography(Cont...,)
Lab Demonstration videos for each technique

Week 11: Lab Demonstration videos for each technique(Cont...,)

Week 12: Lab Demonstration videos for each technique(Cont...,)

Books and references

1.Particle Image Velocimetry – A practical Guide by Raffel, Willter, Wereley and Kompenhans, Springer

2. Hot-wire Anemometry – H. H. Bruun, Oxford University Press

3. Schlieren and Shadowgraph Techniques - Visualizing Phenomena in Transparent Media, G.S. Settles, Springer

4. Springer Handbook of Experimental Fluid Mechanics, Cameron Tropea, Alexander L. Yarin, John F. Foss, Springer

Instructor bio

Prof. Saptarshi Basu

IISc Bangalore

Prof. Saptarshi Basu is a Pratt and Whitney Chair Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. Before joining IISc, Dr. Saptarshi Basu was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at University of Central Florida from August 2007-May 2010. Dr. Saptarshi Basu received his M.S. and Ph. D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from University of Connecticut in 2004 and 2007 respectively. Prof. Basu’s research includes multiphase transport phenomena in fluid thermal systems, advanced laser diagnostics measurements in thermo-fluid sciences and engineering and Combustion. Further he also works in bio-fluidics, AI based machine learning for pattern detection in evaporating droplet systems and has several contributions in the field during COVID-19. He has taught many courses that includes Thermodynamics, Convective Heat Transfer, Heat Transfer and Combustion in Multiphase Systems.

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.

The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).

Date and Time of Exams: May 3, 2025 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.

Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.

The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.

Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 8 assignments out of the total 12 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

Please note that assignments encompass all types (including quizzes, programming tasks, and essay submissions) available in the specific week.

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup.It will have the logos of NPTEL and IISc Bangalore .It will be e-verifiable at nptel.ac.in/noc.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

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