302196 (v.2) ChE 512 Fluid Mechanics

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Area:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	6.0
Lecture:	3 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	3 x 1 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):	302246 (v.2) ChE 221 Fluid Mechanics or any previous version
Syllabus:	Properties of fluids. Pressure of a fluid. Streams of fluid. Fluid dynamics. Energy of a fluid stream. Laminar and turbulent motion. Equations of fluid motion and solution of equations of motion. Dynamic similarity of flows and dimensional analysis. Motion of bodies through fluids. Motion of fluids through pipes. Velocity profiles in pipes. Flow through a change in section. Flow of gases through nozzles. Two-phase flow. Flow through porous media. Filtration. Fluidisation. Pumps and compressors, positive displacement machines, centrifugal machines, axial-flow. Machines and ejectors. Machine and system characteristics. Measurement of flows - impact, venturi and orifice meters. Flow through pipes and fittings. Design of pipe systems and pressures in pipelines. Sedimentation theory.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion students will have an understanding of the basic of fluid mechanics in chemical processes, be able to solve a range of problems involving the flow of compressible and incompressible fluids, flows in porous solids and the motion of solids influids. Solve problems relating to the design of equipment for filtration, fluidisation and sedimentation and have an understanding and working knowledge of the principles of operation of pumps, compressors and fluid flow measurement devices.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Perry R.H, Green D.W, Perry's Chemical Engineers Handbook, 7th Ed, (1997), McGraw-Hill
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y