Course overview
This course aims to introduce you to the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and its importance and application in process engineering. The focus will be on solving fluid flow problems and design of pipeline and equipment for fluid transport. Key topics covered include: The physics of fluid mechanics (fluid properties; fluid statics; fluid kinematics; conservation of mass, momentum and energy; equations of motion; dimensional analysis); The engineering of fluid mechanics (flow in pipes and conduits; flow through pipe fittings; pipe networks; flow measurement; turbomachinery). By the end of this course you should be able to understand the basic principles and analysis of both static and dynamic fluid systems, and perform design calculations on engineering fluid systems and have an understanding of pumps, valves and metering.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the basic principles of static and fluid systems
- Perform a basic analysis of static and fluid systems
- Devise simple solutions to a range of problems in basic fluid flow
- Work proficiently and effectively in small teams
- Analyse problems using methodical and clearly demonstrated worked solutions
- Use appropriate modelling tools to design pipelines and equipment
- Complete basic design calculations of fluid engineering systems
- Explain the principles that are in operation in a range of fluid motive and flow measuring devices.
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