PETE211 INTRODUCTION TO FLUID MECHANICS
| Course Code: | 5660211 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (3.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr MEHMET ONUR DOĞAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Broadly, the objective of this class is to introduce basic Fluid Mechanics concepts to the students of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering. The content of the course covers properties of fluids, fluid statics and kinematics of fluid motion, differences between ideal fluid flow and real fluid flow. The course content is given in the context of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering including both compressible and incompressible flows. Fundamental knowledge on fluid statics is expected to help students in reservoir engineering related classes in the future. While the pipe flow concepts given in this course has a major part in design of oil pipelines. Therefore, students are expected to gain fundamental knowledge of fluid statics and hydromechanics at the end of the semester, which will help them tremendously in their future studies and their engineering life.
Course Content
Definitions and fluid properties. Fluid statics. Fluid-flow phenomena. The Bernoulli equation. Laminar and turbulent pipe flows. Transportation and metering of fluids.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students are expected to learn and be familiar with these concepts.
- Properties of Fluids - how they are different from solids.
- How static fluid is different from a flowing one.
- Mathematical expressions of fluid motion.
- Difference between Ideal and Real Fluids - how viscosity affects fluid flow.
- Classification of Fluid Flow
- Pipe Flows - single pipes, pipe systems, junctions and pumps. Engineering approaches when considering pipe flows.
Program Outcomes Matrix
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| # | 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 judgements, 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 | ✔ | |||