Principles of mass, momentum and energy transport are applied to the analysis of fluid systems commonly encountered in chemical engineering practice. This approach is via the macroscopic and differential balances of mass, momentum and energy. Topics include fluid statics, incompressible flow in closed conduits, flow and pressure measurement, transportation of fluids, laminar, turbulent and creeping flows, and boundary layer effects. The design component of this course involves the determination of commercial components (piping, tubing, valves, pressure and flow meters and other fittings, as well as pumps) for fluid transport systems in industrial settings.
Objectives
The course will teach the solution of fluid mechanics problems and the design of fluid flow systems based on the use of mass, momentum and energy balances through control surfaces and volumes. By the end of the course, students should be able to accomplish the following:
Determine the pressure distribution in static fluids and the forces on submerged surfaces
Perform mass, momentum and energy balances in one-dimensional flowing fluid systems
Determine the frictional losses, piping size and pump power requirements for laminar and turbulent flow in closed conduits
Determine the drag force on submerged surfaces in laminar and turbulent flow
Determine boundary conditions for the solution of ordinary differential equations describing fluid flow
Develop relationships among process or system variables using dimensional analysis
Understand the technical aspects of pressure, flow and viscosity measurement
