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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.
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of fluids. What causes fluid to flow from one location to another? Why do some fluids move in a chaotic manner, whilst others move in a smooth, stable motion? This course will introduce the fundamental equations that govern these phenomena. It will introduce Bernoulli’s equation and the Navier-Stokes equations that are both important in understanding fluid mechanics problems. The course will concentrate on the application of these concepts to engineering systems including pumps, piping networks, and drag. The course will also introduce a variety of topics that are important in practical engineering including units, physical variables, curve fitting, and dimensional analysis.The following topics are taught in this course:• Introduction to units and physical variables• Physical properties of fluids• Hydrostatics and buoyancy• Navier-Stokes equations• Stoke’s law• Bernoulli’s equation• Pipe systems• Flow measurements• Pumps (types, performance, selection)• Curve fitting and solving equations using MS Excel• Dimensional analysis• Drag• Compressible flow
Convert various engineering units commonly encountered in the field.Formulate and solve problems in fluid mechanics, including those involving static pressure, flow profiles, pressure drop, and pumping.Identify and explain different types of flow measurement techniques.Demonstrate a practical understanding of uncertainties in a laboratory flow system.Utilize Excel proficiently for fluid mechanics calculations.
Subject to approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Workload36 lectures.Students are encouraged to attend all lectures or study Echo360 videos if attending is not feasible. They should spend 6 hours each week reviewing lecture content, studying textbooks and references, taking notes, and preparing for labs. Additionally, students are expected to dedicate 10 hours per assignment, which carries a weighting of 10%.
Daniel Holland
Alfred Herritsch and Kai Sellschopp
Prof Robert Davis
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.
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 .