Overview

Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties; Hydrostatics; One dimensional flow of incompressible fluids; Continuity, momentum and energy equations; Laminar and turbulent flows in pipes, ducts and open channels; Dimensional analysis, flow measurements and fluid machinery. Thermodynamics: Basic thermodynamic concepts; properties of ideal gases and vapours; the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics. … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to ensure that the students understand the following:

  • Modelling the flows of fluids
  • Measurements of the flows of fluids
  • Understanding the conservation of mass, momentum and energy
  • piping system design and pump selection

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Understand the basic properties of gases and liquids
2.
Write the relevant equations of motion for fluids
3.
Understanding the mechanics of fluid
4.
Understanding the piping system design and system characteristics equation
5.
Solve simple fluid problem for open channels

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