VirtaustekniikkaLaajuus (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

After completion of this course the student knows how to apply basic equations of fluid flow. The student will be familiar with the flow dimensioning of pipes and the main principles in selecting valves and fittings. The student has the knowledge of most common pumps in order to dimension them.

After completion of this course the student will be able to dimension piping, select and dimension an appropriate pump for a certain flow problem. The student knows the basic principles of compressors and vacuum systems.

Sisältö

Fundamental principles of fluid flow, equations of continuity and energy balances and their applications, dimensionless numbers and similarity, flow profiles in pipes, pressure drop of incompressible, newtonian flow, pumps, pipes, vessels, valves and fittings, basic concepts of compression and vacuum technology

Non-newtonian fluids, pressure drop in channel flow, flow and PI diagrams and standards included.

Esitietovaatimukset

Basic courses in mathematics and physics