Introduction. The concept of fluid. Forces in fluid mechanics. Properties of the fluids I. Pressure definition.
Properties of the fluids II. Compressibility of fluids. The State equation. Surface tension.
Properties of the fluids III. Viscosity. Vapor pressure and cavitation phenomenon.
Fluid statics I. Pressure variation in a fluid at rest. Measurement of pressure. Manometry.
Fluid statics II. Hydrostatic force on plane surfaces. Hydrostatic force on curved surfaces.
Fluid statics III. Buoyancy. Stability of immersed and floating bodies.
Fluid kinematics. Velocity field. Pathlines and Streamlines. Classification of flows. The flowrate. Instruments and methods for measurement of flowrates.
Inviscid flows. The continuity equation. Bernoulli equation and applications.
Inviscid flows. Linear momentum equation. Application of the linear momentum equation.
Viscous flow in pipes. Major and minor losses in pipes flow.
Dimensionless groups, Similarity and Model Development in Fluid Mechanics.
Turbomachines. Centrifugal pumps. System characteristics and pump selection.
Basics on hydraulic power systems.
Trends in complex fluids engineering.
II. Laboratory Works
Dimensions and units. Dimensional Homogeneity and units. Systems of units. Unit conversion.
Establishing the compressibility factor and the bulk modulus of one fluid.
Measuring the viscosity of fluids by using the Hoppler apparatus and the Rheotest apparatus. Understanding the effect of temperature on the viscosity.
Observation of the cavitation phenomenon in a liquid.
Measuring the energy losses in pipes and bends. Investigating the effects of laminar and turbulent flow regimes.
Establishing the characteristics/performances (head, power, efficiency/flow rate) of a centrifugal pump. Series and Parallel pumps.
Establishing the operating characteristics of a Pelton turbine.
ECTS credits
3
Teaching Language
English
Exam Language
English
Support Materials Language
English
Basic Learning Outcomes
Course categorized
Managing Entity (faculty)
Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Robotics and Production Management (UTCN)
