CHE222 FLUID MECHANICS
| Course Code: | 5630222 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (4.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Chemical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. GÖRKEM KÜLAH |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to teach the fundamentals of momentum transport, flow in conduits and around submerged objects, macroscopic mass, momentum and energy balances, laminar and turbulent flow fundamentals and related design applications.
Course Content
Hydrostatics. Fundamentals of momentum transport. Newton`s law of viscosity. Interphase momentum transport and friction factors. Flow in conduits and around submerged objects. Mechanical energy balances and Bernoulli equation. Dimensional analysis. Applications to practical problems. Principles of settling and filtration.
Course Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of dimensional consistency
Apply Newton's laws of mechanics to various problems
Apply fluid statics principles to solve for forces and pressure distribution in fluids at static state or rigid body motion
Distinguish between Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids and laminar and turbulent flow
Describe the fundamental concepts of momentum transport in laminar and turbulent flow
Analyze simple laminar flow problems at microscopic level
Select and apply appropriate friction factor correlations to compute forces involved in flows through conduits and around submerged objects
Apply macroscopic mass, momentum and energy balances in flow systems
Compute pressure drop/power requirement in piping systems
Identify and select appropriate fluid transportation and measurement devices
Analyze flows involving compressible fluid
Analyze and design simple pipeline through a group study
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||