Description

Theory
1

Theory/Practice
3

Instructors

Teresa Sena Esteves

Contents

PART I - Fundamental principles of material, energy and momentum balances
1. Incompressible fluids
Newton´s law and viscosity of fluids
Types of fluid flow and Reynolds number
Mass balance and continuity equation
Energy balance
Mechanical energy balance - Bernoulli equation
Momentum balance
Shell momentum balance; Hagen Poiseuille equation
Design equations for laminar and turbulent liquid flow in pipes (Fanning friction factor, Moody diagram)
2. Compressible fluids
Design equations for isothermal, non-isothermal and adiabatic compressible flow in pipes

PART II - Systems for fluid transport
1. Pipes, optimum pipe diameter, valves and fittings
2. Flow measurement (Pitot tube, Orifice meter, Venturi meter, rotameter, others)
3. Transport of incompressible fluids (Centrifugal pumps, Reciprocating pumps, Rotative pumps)
4. Transport of compressible fluid (ventilators and compressors)

PART III - Two-phase flow
1. Solid-fluid flow (Packed beds, Fluidized beds)

Learning Outcomes

OB1: Apply mass balance principles to analyse steady-state and unsteady-state fluid systems.

OB2: Apply global and mechanical energy balances to incompressible and compressible fluid flow problems.

OB3: Analyse fluid transport phenomena and identify the mechanisms involved in fluid flow systems.

OB4: Design and dimension fluid transport systems according to engineering requirements.

OB5: Select and evaluate flow measurement equipment for fluid systems.

OB6: Select appropriate pumps, compressors, and ventilators according to process requirements.

OB7: Analyse solid–fluid flow systems and apply relevant transport principles.