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This course will provide a basic understanding of the behaviour of fluids on the macro- and micro- scale, where students are able to design pipe and pumping systems for single-phase fluids. There will also be unit conversion, dimensional analysis, and scale-up.
Knowledge Outcomes:convert one set of units to another commonly encountered in engineeringcarry out calculations for fluid mechanics involving static pressure, pipe flow profiles, pressure drop, pumping and other related topicsunderstand different types of flow measurementhave a practical understanding of uncertainties as seen in a laboratory flow systemwrite professional reports for an appropriate audiencebe proficient at using Excel for fluid mechanics calculationsinterpret and design systems with flowsTransferable skills independent problem solvingteam working and interpersonal relation communication of complex idea to peersmanaging tasks timely not to cramhandling stress during treating with real world problems under time pressureperforming simple economic analysis approaching problems rationallysourcing necessary information, data, literature, equipment, and materials
Subject to approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Workload29 lectures and 6 in-class tutorials.
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Bird, R. Byron , Stewart, Warren E., Lightfoot, Edwin N; Transport phenomena ; Rev. 2nd ed; J. Wiley, 2007.
De Nevers, Noel; Fluid mechanics for chemical engineers ; 3rd ed; McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2005.
Himmelblau, David Mautner , Riggs, James B; Basic principles and calculations in chemical engineering ; 7th ed. ; Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference, 2004.
Holland, F. A. , Bragg, R; Fluid flow for chemical engineers ; 2nd ed. ; Edward Arnold, 1995.
Kessler, David P. , Greenkorn, Robert Albert; Momentum, heat, and mass transfer fundamentals ; Marcel Dekker, 1999.
Wilkes, James O. , Bike, Stacy G; Fluid mechanics for chemical engineers ; Prentice Hall PTR, 1999.
Relation to Other CoursesThis is a core chemical engineering course and is a prerequisite of ENCH393 in the 3rd year.
Domestic fee $1,122.00
International fee $6,238.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Chemical and Process Engineering .