The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Industrial management 2006 (international students) - Engineering and design
- Plastics technology 2007 (swedish) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2008 (swedish) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2009 (swedish) - Design and manufacturing
- Plastics technology 2010 (swedish) - Design and manufacturing
- Plastics technology 2011 (swedish) - Design and manufacturing
- Plastics technology 2012 (swedish) - Processing and advanced materials
- Plastics technology 2013 (swedish) - Processing and advanced materials
- Plastics technology 2007 (international students) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2007 (native finnish speaking students) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2007 (native swedish speaking students) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2008 (international students) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2008 (native finnish speaking students) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2008 (native swedish speaking students) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2009 - Design and manufacturing
- Plastics technology 2010 - Design and manufacturing
- Plastics technology 2011 - Design and manufacturing
- Plastics technology 2012 - Processing and advanced materials
- Plastics technology 2013 - Processing and advanced materials
- Materials processing technology 2014 (swe) - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2015 (swe) - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2016 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2017 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2018 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2019 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2020 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2021 - Plastic technology
- Materials processing technology 2022 - Plastic technology
- Materials processing technology 2014 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2015 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2016 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2017 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2018 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2019 - Materials
- Mechanical and sustainability engineering 2020 - Materials
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2021 - Plastic technology
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2022 - Plastic technology
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2023 - Plastic technology
- Materials technology and sustainability 2023 - Plastic technology
The course takes place in period
2 (2022-10-24 to 2022-12-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The focus of the study unit is on characteristics and analyses of parameters for fluids at rest and in motion.
The SDGs in focus are:
#9 & 12
Learning outcomes
You will understand the basic characteristics of fluids like density, viscosity and their interrelationships. (knowledge)
You understand the mechanics of fluid flow. (Knowledge)
You analyze relevant parameters such as, pressure velocity, head losses for fluid flow cross pipes. (knowledge)
You will apply the principles of fluid mechanics to model fluid flow in laminar and turbulent regimes using Finite Element Methods. ( Skill)
You will compare and justify the differences between theoretical and computational approaches to select the appropriate method in fluid flow analyses. (Attitude)
Course contents
01. Fluid Static
02. Fluid Forces
03. Elementary fluid dynamics/continuity/
04. The Bernoulli equation
05. Laminar and turbulent flow
06. Pressure drop in pipe flow
07. Introduction to Pumps
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Linear Algebra, Differential calculus, Integral calculus
Additional information
Refer to itslearning for more information.
All dates for graded exercises given in itslearning.
Recommended or required reading
Course Textbook: Fluid Mechanics, Second edition in SI Units by R.C. Hibbeler.
Additional reference
Munson Bruce, Young Donald, ... :Fundamentals of
Fluid Mechanics.
Study activities
- Lectures - 16 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 12 hours
- Practical exercises - 17 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 30 hours
- Individual studies - 40 hours
- Internet-based studies - 20 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Supported virtual education
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Weekly Assignments up to 40 %
Course Assignment up to 30 %
Final Exam up to 30 %
A total score of 50% is the pass limit for the study unit.
Dates of assignments given in itslearning.
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GRADING.
50-59 Grade 1 Satisfactory
60-69 Grade 2 Satisfactory
70-79 Grade 3 Good
80-89 Grade 4 Good
90-100 Grade 5 Excellent
Teacher
Gebrehiwot Silas
Examiner
Gebrehiwot Silas
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (30 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until date 2020-11-10
The timetable of the course
Follow schedules on itslearning.
Course enrolment period
2022-10-10 to 2022-11-06
Assessment methods
2020-12-15 - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2022-10-28 | 09:15 - 12:00 | D4106 | Fluid Mechanics | Gebrehiwot Silas | |
2022-11-11 | 09:15 - 12:00 | D4106 | Fluid Mechanics | Gebrehiwot Silas | |
2022-11-18 | 09:15 - 12:00 | D4107-08 | Fluid Mechanics | Gebrehiwot Silas | |
2022-11-25 | 09:15 - 12:00 | D4107-08 | Fluid Mechanics | Gebrehiwot Silas | |
2022-12-02 | 09:15 - 12:00 | D4106 | Fluid Mechanics | Gebrehiwot Silas | |
2022-12-09 | 09:15 - 12:00 | D4107-08 | Fluid Mechanics | Gebrehiwot Silas | |
2022-12-16 | 09:15 - 12:00 | B320 | Fluid Mechanics | Gebrehiwot Silas | |
2022-12-21 | 09:15 - 12:00 | D4106 | Fluid Mechanics Final Exam | Gebrehiwot Silas |