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Fluid Mechanics and Device (5 cr)

Code: 5P00ED58-3002

General information


Enrolment period

02.12.2021 - 14.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 30.04.2022

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Bioproduct Engineering

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Bioproduct Engineering

Teachers

  • Atte Rättyä

Groups

  • 21BIOTA
  • 20BIOTB

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to explain the basic concepts of flow technology and flow phenomena. The student is familiar with the flow-related equipment and their operating characteristics. The student is able to perform the process technical dimensioning of the pump and pipes.
The student is able to apply his / her knowledge in later subject studies and also to utilize his / her expertise in future work tasks

Content (course unit)

Fluid properties and flow technology phenomena. Basic equations for flow technology; material balance, energy balance and sample test principles. Pipe Flow and Pressure Loss in Piping. Process engineering dimensioning of the pump. The design and operating characteristics of pumps, fans and compressors, as well as pipes and pipe fittings.

Assessment scale

0-5