Links and References, ME 405
This web page contains references and links to other websites relevant to this course.
Three types of websites are provided:
- Learning modules -
Learning modules are short write-ups (similar to lecture notes)
about various topics.
These were written by Professor J. M. Cimbala at Penn State University.
- Miscellaneous -
Images and other items that are useful for this course.
- Other websites -
Links to websites which provide data and other information useful to
students in this course.
There were not written by Professor Cimbala. I apologize if
the site address changes - this is beyond my control.
Learning Modules - Background and Review Material
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Dimensions, Units, Conversion Factors, and Significant Digits
- A general review of dimensions and units,
and the different unit systems (English vs. Metric).
This learning module is useful for any subject, not just fluid mechanics.
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The Ideal Gas Constant
- A general review of the concepts of mol and molecular weight,
and the two forms of the ideal gas constant:
the universal gas constant and the specific gas constant.
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Some Useful Conversions, Equations, and Constants
- Some conversion factors, especially for the troublesome variables
such as pound-mass and pound-force, etc.
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Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations
- A general review of how to solve simple ordinary differential equations.
This learning module is useful for any subject, not just fluid mechanics.
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Runge-Kutta technique
- An Explanation of how the popular fourth-order Runge-Kutta marching technique works,
along with the appropriate equations.
Miscellaneous
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Saturated Water Property Table
- Saturated pressure vs. temperature for water, from Cengel and Cimbala fluid mechanics textbook.
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Air Properties Table
- Properties of air vs. temperature at one atmosphere pressure, from Cengel and Cimbala fluid mechanics textbook.
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Students are welcome to send other articles and videos to post here.
Other Websites
Figures, Tables, and Appendices from Heinsohn and Cimbala textbook