Fluid mechanics and material balancesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can make calculations related to material and energy balances.
You can define the basic concepts and equipment of fluid mechanics.
You can apply the basic equations of fluid mechanics and dimension pumps and pipes.
You know the basics of dimensioning fans.

Content

How can material and energy balances be defined and calculated?
What are the basic concepts and equations in fluid mechanics?
How can pressure losses in pipes be defined?
What kind of pumps can be used for producing flow?
How is a centrifugal pump dimensioned and how can pumps be connected in parallel and series connections?
What kind of fans can be used in gas transportation and how are they dimensioned?

Evaluation

a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.