printer friendly pageME 451D: Microhydrodynamics (CHEMENG 310)
Transport phenomena on small-length scales appropriate to applications in microfluidics, complex fluids, and biology. The basic equations of mass, momentum, and energy, derived for incompressible fluids and simplified to the slow-flow limit. Topics: solution techniques utilizing expansions of harmonic and Green's functions; singularity solutions; flows involving rigid particles and fluid droplets; applications to suspensions; lubrication theory for flows in confined geometries; slender body theory; and capillarity and wetting. Prerequisites:
CHEMENG 120A,
CHEMENG 120B,
CHEMENG 300, or equivalents.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
ME 455: Complex Fluids and Non-Newtonian Flows (CHEMENG 462)
Definition of a complex liquid and microrheology. Division of complex fluids into suspensions, solutions, and melts. Suspensions as colloidal and non-colloidal. Extra stress and relation to the stresslet. Suspension rheology including Brownian and non-Brownian fibers. Microhydrodynamics and the Fokker-Planck equation. Linear viscoelasticity and the weak flow limit. Polymer solutions including single mode (dumbbell) and multimode models. Nonlinear viscoelasticity. Intermolecular effects in nondilute solutions and melts and the concept of reptation. Prerequisites: low Reynolds number hydrodynamics or consent of instructor.
Last offered: Winter 2019
ME 457: Fluid Flow in Microdevices
Physico-chemical hydrodynamics. Creeping flow, electric double layers, and electrochemical transport such as Nernst-Planck equation; hydrodynamics of solutions of charged and uncharged particles. Device applications include microsystems that perform capillary electrophoresis, drug dispension, and hybridization assays. Emphasis is on bioanalytical applications where electrophoresis, electro-osmosis, and diffusion are important. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Santiago, J. (PI)
ME 458: Advanced Topics in Electrokinetics
Electrokinetic theory and electrokinetic separation assays. Electroneutrality approximation and weak electrolyte electrophoresis theory. Capillary zone electrophoresis, field amplified sample stacking, isoelectric focusing, and isotachophoresis. Introduction to general electrohydrodynamics (EHD) theory including the leaky dielectric concept, the Ohmic model formulation, and electrokinetic flow instabilities. Prerequisite:
ME 457.
Last offered: Spring 2023
ME 461: Advanced Topics in Turbulence
Turbulence phenomenology; statistical description and the equations governing the mean flow; fluctuations and their energetics; turbulence closure problem, two-equation turbulence models, and second moment closures; non-local effect of pressure; rapid distortion analysis and effect of shear and compression on turbulence; effect of body forces on turbulent flows; buoyancy-generated turbulence; suppression of turbulence by stratification; turbulent flows of variable density; effect of rotation on homogeneous turbulence; turbulent flows with strong vortices. Prerequisites: 351B and 361A, or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Lele, S. (PI)
;
Collis, H. (TA)
ME 463: Advanced Topics in Plasma Science and Engineering
Research areas such as plasma diagnostics, plasma transport, waves and instabilities, and engineering applications.
Last offered: Spring 2022
ME 469: Computational Methods in Fluid Mechanics (CME 369)
The last two decades have seen the widespread use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for analysis and design of thermal-fluids systems in a wide variety of engineering fields. Numerical methods used in CFD have reached a high degree of sophistication and accuracy. The objective of this course is to introduce 'classical' approaches and algorithms used for the numerical simulations of incompressible flows. In addition, some of the more recent developments are described, in particular as they pertain to unstructured meshes and parallel computers. An in-depth analysis of the procedures required to certify numerical codes and results will conclude the course.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Domino, S. (PI)
ME 470: Uncertainty Quantification (CEE 362A)
Uncertainty is an unavoidable component of engineering practice and decision making. Representing a lack of knowledge, uncertainty stymies our attempts to draw scientific conclusions, and to confidently design engineering solutions. Failing to account for uncertainty can lead to false discoveries, while inaccurate assessment of uncertainties can lead to overbuilt engineering designs. Overcoming these issues requires identifying, quantifying, and managing uncertainties through a combination of technical skills and an appropriate mindset. This class will introduce modern techniques for quantifying and propagating uncertainty and current challenges. Emphasis will be on applying techniques in genuine applications, through assignments, case studies, and student-defined projects. Prerequisite: Basic probability and statistics at the level of
CME 106 or equivalent.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Gorle, C. (PI)
;
Ciarlatani, M. (TA)
ME 485: Modeling and Simulation of Human Movement (BIOE 485)
Direct experience with the computational tools used to create simulations of human movement. Lecture/labs on animation of movement; kinematic models of joints; forward dynamic simulation; computational models of muscles, tendons, and ligaments; creation of models from medical images; control of dynamic simulations; collision detection and contact models. Prerequisite: 281, 331A,B, or equivalent.
Last offered: Spring 2023
ME 491: Ph.D. Teaching Experience
Ph.D. students may enroll for up to 3 units while working as a TA or CA. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Cai, W. (PI)
;
Cappelli, M. (PI)
;
Chaudhuri, O. (PI)
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