University of Limerick

Process Technology 2

CH4405

Iowa State Course Substitution

Fluid Flow

ME 3350

Course Info

International Credits: 6.0
Converted Credits: 3.5
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Course Description:

Fluid mechanics, revision of fluid statics, fluid flow, laminar and turbulant. Momentum transfer, energy relationships and the Bernoilli Equation. Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. Flow in pipes and vessels, pressure drop and velocity distribution. Pumps and fans, efficiencies. Flow measurement. Dimensional analysis as applied to fluid flow. Size reduction of solids, particle size distribution. Particle - fluid interaction, free and hindered settling, elutriation, centrifugation, fluidisation and fluidised beds. Flow of fluids through packed beds. Filtration. Heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation. Heat transfer coefficients. Heat exchangers. Dimensionless numbers in solving heat transfer problems

Review

Evaluated Date:
July 30, 2025
Evaluated:
Ming-Chen Hsu
Expiration Date:
July 30, 2030