Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer

Objectives:

The course aims to introduce in fluid mechanics and heat transfer. This course provides understanding of fundamental mathematical models, how they are derived and how they can be used to solve practical problems.

Content:

The course introduces fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The fluid mechanics section includes: fluid statics, the flow of liquids (incompressible flow) and gases (compressible flow) through tubing and various kinds of process apparatus. The flow of gases and liquids through packed and fluidized particle beds. Bernoulli´s equation. The heat transfer section includes heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation in liquids, gases and solids. Dimensional analysis and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) will be explained and used in both the fluid mechanics and heat transfer sections.

On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• Is able to define typical phenomena in fluid mechanics and heat transfer
• Is able to describe processes in single-phase flow apparatus

Skills

The student

• Handles the fundamental mathematical models in fluid mechanics and heat transfer
• Explains micro- and macro momentum balances and uses them to solve basic problems
• Quantifies heat transfer between fluids and solid walls and in heat exchangers

General competence

The student

• Can apply the fundamental mathematical models in process industries
• Can design basic installations in process industries