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