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
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Perry R.H, Green D.W, Perry's Chemical Engineers Handbook, 7th Ed, (1997), McGraw-Hill |
Field of Education: | 30301 Chemical Engineering | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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