Fluid mechanics
7.5 ECTS creditsThe course is based on lectures and lessons. Laboratory sessions are offered.
The course comprises the following components:
-dimensional analysis
-viscosity
-the concept of pressure
-hydrostatics
-ideal and viscose fluids
-incompressibility
-the no slip condition
-momentum
-the continuity equation
-speed and flow measurements
-Bernoulli's equation
-laminar and turbulent flow
-pressure losses
-boundary layer theory
-pipe systems
-hydraulic machines
-pump systems
-fan systems
-system curve
-point of operation
-cavitation
The course comprises the following components:
-dimensional analysis
-viscosity
-the concept of pressure
-hydrostatics
-ideal and viscose fluids
-incompressibility
-the no slip condition
-momentum
-the continuity equation
-speed and flow measurements
-Bernoulli's equation
-laminar and turbulent flow
-pressure losses
-boundary layer theory
-pipe systems
-hydraulic machines
-pump systems
-fan systems
-system curve
-point of operation
-cavitation
Progressive specialisation:
G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
Registration on Foundation Course in Mathematics, 7.5 ECTS credits, or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Master of Science in Energy and Environmental Engineering (studied during year 1)
- Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (studied during year 2)
- Bachelor of Science in Enviromental and Energy Engineering (studied during year 1)