Course content

The course will contain the following subjects:

Introduction to Cartesian tensors
Isotropic and homogeneous turbulence
Turbulence structures
Reynolds equations
Parallel shear flows
Single-point modelling:
i) Scalar variable models:
- Eddy-viscosity models
- Explicit algebraic models
ii) Tensor variable models
- Pressure-strain modelling
iii) Near-wall modelling:
- Local models
- Elliptic relaxation

Learning outcome

The course gives an introduction to turbulent shear flows and a specialization within turbulence modelling. Fundamental aspects of turbulence and its coupling to single-point models are emphasized. The course gives an important basis for the use and development of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methods within research and within a broad spectrum of applications (e.g. meteorology, oceanography, process and energy and flow physics). The course is recommended for specialization in fluid mechanics at the master level.

Admission

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

Overlapping courses

* The information about overlaps for discontinued courses may not be complete. If you have questions, please contact the Department. 

Teaching

4 hours of lectures per week through the whole semester.

Upon the attendance of three or fewer students, the lecturer may, in conjunction with the Head of Teaching, change the course to self-study with supervision.

Examination

Final oral examination.

Examination support material

No examination support material is allowed.

Language of examination

Subjects taught in English will only offer the exam paper in English.

You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Explanations and appeals

Resit an examination

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.

Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.

Withdrawal from an examination

It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.

Special examination arrangements

Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.

Evaluation

The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.

Facts about this course

Credits
10
Level
Master
Teaching

Taught according to demand and resources. Contact studieinfo@math.uio.no if you are interested in this course.

Examination

The same semester as taught.

Teaching language
English

The course may be taught in Norwegian if the lecturer and all students at the first lecture agree to it.