Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Basics (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student is familiar with the basic concepts of fluid mechanics technology, such as laminar and turbulent flow, pressure drop, and Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids.
The student is able to apply the basic equations of fluid mechanics and the balance of mechanical energy in the preliminary design and dimensioning of pumps and pipelines and is able to do it according the principles of sustainable development.
The student learns the concepts related to heat transfer technology and energy efficiency covered in the course in such a way that he / she is able to solve key problems related to them, apply his / her knowledge in later subject studies and utilize his / her skills in future work assignments.

Content

1. Concepts and basic equations of flow technology
2. Continuity equation, mechanical energy balance equation, dimensionless figures for flow technology and their application
3. Pipeline pressure losses; frictional pressure drop and local resistances
4. Pumps and their process engineering dimensioning
5. Thermal conduction, multilayer walls.
6. Convection, dimensionless numbers of heat transfer
7. Radiant heat transfer
8. Total heat transfer, heat exchangers and their process calculation and dimensioning models

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to define and describe basic concepts and phenomena included in the course in a qualitative way and to compute straightforward problems mainly based on inserting a correct quantity into a correct formula.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to define or describe the concepts and phenomena in one´s own words; he also knows how to explain the origin and meaning of related equations and to critically evaluate different solutions. The student is able to select and size centrifugal pumps according to process demands.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to characterize and model phenomena on the basis of reasonable assumptions as well as to analyze, evaluate and modify solutions and the model when needed. The student is able to size and optimize pipes for liquid and gas flows and select appropriate fittings. The student is able to select and size a pump and optimize it according to process demands. The student knows types of different pumps.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to define and describe basic concepts and phenomena included in the course in a qualitative way and to compute straightforward problems mainly based on inserting a correct quantity into a correct formula.