Rotational motion and fluid mechanicsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student is familiar with the fundamental laws of rotation and is able to apply them to central subjects in her/his profession.
The student knows the fundamental laws of fluid mechanics and is able to use the knowledge in fluid technology.

Content

1. Kinematics and dynamics of rotational motion.
2. Statics of fluids: pressure, hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy.
3. Fluid in motion: fundamental concepts, Bernoulli’s law, frictional force in a medium.

Qualifications

Basics of mechanics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. The student can use the kinematic relations in simple applications of a rigid body.
2. The student can handle hydrostatic power transfer, recognizes buoyance forces.
3. The student is able to calculate flow velocity in simple applications.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

1. The student can use the kinematic relations and the equation of motion in simple applications of a rigid body.
2. The student can handle hydrostatic power transfer and buoyance forces, and can describe different principles of pressure measurements.
3. The student understands the need of flow in different devices and pumps, and is able to calculate the flow velocity in simple applications.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

1. The student can use the equations of motion and rotation in simple applications of a rigid body.
2. The student can handle hydrostatic power transfer and buoyance forces. He/she recognizes different principles of pressure measurements and surface tension.
3. The student understands the need of flow in different devices and pumps, can determine the nature of flow, and is able to calculate the flow velocity in simple applications.