Course detail
Fluid Engineering
FSI-LFI-AAcad. year: 2020/2021
The aim of the course is to present the basic properties of fluids and flow and their usage in different industrial and agricultural applications.
Basic equations of hydrodynamics are the starting point for the analysis and description of principles of hydraulic and pneumatic elements, machines and mechanisms.
Supervisor
Department
Nabízen zahradničním studentům
Pouze domovské fakulty
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The knowledge of applied hydrodynamics and the basic hydraulic elements and mechanisms principle
Prerequisites
Basics in hydrodynamics, thermo mechanics and the body dynamics
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Brdička, M. a kol.: Mechanika kontinua, , 0
Šob, F.: Hydromechanika, , 0
Bird, R.: Přenosové jevy, , 0
Tomáš, F.: Čerpadla I, , 0
Pivoňka, J. : Tekutinové mechanismy, , 0
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Credit and Examination (written exam), ECTS evaluation
Language of instruction
English
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
To extend the knowledge gained in the basic course of hydromechanics. Learn how to work with different notation of basic equations describing fluid flow and to use them in solving suitably chosen exercises. To deepen knowledge of interconnection of mathematical description of physical processes connected with fluid flow.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Seminars and written tasks on the excercises
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme N-ENG-A Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, 6 credits, compulsory
Type of course unit
Lecture
39 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. The conception of macroscopic element. The motion equation of macroscopic element.
2. The Conservation law. The Euler and Lagrange continuum theory.
3. Bernoulli equation, dissipation function.
4. The disc pump principle.
5. Cavitation, beneficial work of viscous forces.
6. Bernoulli equation in the relative system (rotation).
7. The centrifugal pump principle.
8. The forces on the through flow solid surface and element.
9. Forces and the application for the jet.
10. The Pelton turbine principle.
11. Compressibility of fluid, the weight conservation law application for the jet and air lift pump.
12. Wave equation, water hammer and their application.
13. The sound waves transmission in the liquid.
Exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
The Bernoulli equation application for the pipeline system solution. The Bernoulli equation application for flow in the jet - pulse jet. The disc pump - basic characteristics. Bezier curves and surfaces. Rotary pump - basic characteristics. Water ejector - design. Pelton turbine - basic characteristics. Air lift pump - design, the weight conservation law application for the compressible liquid. Gas accumulators and its characteristics. The water hammer application - the hydraulic ram.