Course code CTU10
Course title The PIV Method in Fluid Mechanics
Institution Czech Technical University in Prague
Course address Czech Technical University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technická 4
City Prague 6
Minimum year of study 4th year
Minimum level of English Good
Minimum level of French None
Key words PIV, flow visualization, experimental fluid mechanics
Language English
Professor responsible Jiri NOZICKA
Telephone (420) 224 352 580
Fax (420) 224 352 570
Email jiri.nozicka@fs.cvut.cz
Participating professors Address where the course will take place :Czech Technical University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technická 4, CZ-166 07 Prague 6, Czech Republic
Number of places Minimum: 5, Maximum: 10, Reserved for local students: 0
Objectives Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) is one of the most progressive experimental methods used in fluid mechanics. With the basic set of experimental set up it allows the investigation on 2D flow fields. The extended version can be used for research of 3D flows, or/and in some special cases, temperature or concentration measurement, as well.The course is held in two different options·      Course A – informative (basic) course·  Course B – applied courseThe objective of Course A is to inform participants of the principals of PIV method and to show some axamples of the wide range of applications in fluid mechanics and machinery.Course B is intended for participants, who want to master the operation of the PIV systém and corresponding software
Programme to be followed    Theoretical part for all students: 7 lessons, 90 min. each1.      PIV method, its history and development2.      Contemporary systems – set up for 2D measurement3.      3D measurement4.      Temperature and concentration measurement (PLIV)5.      Special cases – micro PIV, 3D and PLIV measurement with basic 2D          setup6.      Data evaluation, statistical method used7.      Control systém – introduction to the software support Practical part – Either Course (A): 7 lessons, 90 min. eachDemonstration of some typical applications in the laboratory, presentation of results of technical problems solved. Practical part – or course (B): 7 lessons, 90 min. eachSome typical tasks will be investigated by participants under the supervision of lecturer. 
Prerequisites General knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics (basic course).  
Course exam The evaluation of the students’ acquired knowledge will be based on regular examinations during the practical part of the course.
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