Fluid Mechanics and Thermophysics (3cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student knows the fundamental laws of fluid mechanics and thermophysics, can describe phenomenona by using quantities and their dependences and make justified solutions of related problems, can calculate pressure, force and buoyancy in a fluid, can analyze fluid flow and effects of fluid resistance, knows the main laws of thermophysics and can predict the natural behaviour of a thermal system, can determine the state of a system in a basic thermophysical change, and can apply heat transfer in practical situations.

Content (course unit)

Properties of static fluid, pressure and buoyancy, Laminar and turbulent flow, continuity equation, Bernoulli´s equation, Fluid resistance and viscosity, Temperature, heat and fundamental thermodynamic laws, Thermal expansion, Ideal gas equation, Heat capacities, Phase changes, Heat and humidity transfer, Heat pumps.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Before taking this course, student should have completed Mechanics or similar course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowledge of the most essential phenomena and related quantities and units in fluid mechanics and thermophysics. Capability to analyse qualitatively and quantitatively simple cases related phenomena similar to discussed examples

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition capability to apply the principles to new situations. Fluent usage of the terminology and models in presentations of justified qualitative and quantitative analyses of phenomena

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition versatile ability to analyse phenomena qualitatively and quantitaively realizing the limitations related to theories in use.

Exam schedules

Weekly tests are held approximately every four weeks. Weekly exams cannot be renewed. The exact updated schedule in the Moodle.
Resits can be found in Pakki.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded on a scale of 0-5.
There are two options for evaluating the course. You can also use the both options, in which case the better grade will remain in effect:

1. Option: The grade consists of the sum of points for the weekly tests, the measurement task, the assignment and the final exam and homework.
Week exams: 2 x 6 p = 12 p
Group assignments: 2 x 6 p = 12 p
Homework: 6 p (15% = 1p, 30% = 2p, ...., 90% = 6p)
Final exam: 30 p

2. Option: Only the final exam with double points: 2 x 30 p

The preliminary score limits are:

Grade 1: 20-28 p
Grade 2: 29-36 p
Grade 3: 37-44 p
Grade 4: 45-52 p
Grade 5: 53-60 p

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

demonstrations
independent e-learning
classroom teaching/ online teaching
exercises
cooperative learning
weekly exams and final exam

Learning materials

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Randall D. Knight, Pearson, 3. or 4. Edition
Technical Formulas, Tammertekniikka
Lecture material on the Moodle site

Content scheduling

More detailed schedule in Moodle.