University Of Limerick
Physiological Fluid Mechanics 2
ME4746
Iowa State Course Substitution
Engineering Elective
CHE
Course Info
International Credits:
6.0
Converted Credits:
3.5
Country:
Ireland
Language:
English
Course Description:
The role of transport phenomena in biological systems and the definition of these
processes, including momentum, convection, diffusion and binding interactions.
Introduction to the primary physiological transport systems: cardiovascular system,
respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, liver and kidneys.
Extension of fluid mechanics of capillary flow into oscillating flow. Introduction to
mass transport, derivation of the relevant conservation equations, dimensional
analysis and scaling. Estimating mass transfer coefficients using correlations. Ficks
law of diffusion (dilute solutions), the Stokes-Einstein
equation and estimation of frictional drag coefficients. Osmosis and mass transport
through membranes. Introduction to thermal transport, conduction, convection and
radiation and derivation of the conservation equations. Estimation of heat transfer
coefficients. Thermal regulation of biological systems
Review
- Evaluated Date:
- May 30, 2023
- Evaluated:
- Jennifer Heinen
- Expiration Date:
- May 30, 2028