Fluid Mechanics (Chemical) 4 (U01668)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EEL-4-CHFLM

This course presents fundamental concepts in fluid mechanics as a basis for chemical engineering design. Simplifications which allow analytical solutions to the Navier Stokes and continuity equations are explored, including low Reynolds number flows and inviscid, irrotational flow. The use of inviscid flow coupled with boundary layer theory to model high Re flows is presented, together with current ideas on the nature of turbulence, including turbulence spectra and decay of turbulence. Turbulence models are used to predict dispersion in mixed flows. Models for predicting pressure drops in two-phase, liquid-gas flows are discussed.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Chemical Engineering 3B

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Chemical, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2006	09:00	09:50			Classroom 3 Sanderson Building

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to demonstrate understanding of the terms in the Navier Stokes Equations and to simplify the equations on the basis of a given flow geometry and Reynolds number; to define and make use of the Velocity Potential and Stream Function for the solution of inviscid flow problems; to describe the effects of turbulence and discuss theories put forward to render turbulence amenable to analysis; to describe the range of flow regimes encountered in gas-liquid flows; and to predict pressure drops in gas-liquid flows.