1. General information
Course:
FLUID MECHANICS
Code:
57712
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
344 - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Academic year:
2023-24
Center:
1 - FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
Group(s):
21
Year:
2
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
ANTONIO DE LUCAS CONSUEGRA
- Group(s):
21
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Enrique Costa Novella/Despacho 7
INGENIERÍA QUÍMICA
+34926295217
antonio.lconsuegra@uclm.es
Monday, tuesday, wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00
Lecturer:
JUAN FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ ROMERO
- Group(s):
21
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
ITQUIMA/Enrique Costa
INGENIERÍA QUÍMICA
6345
juan.rromero@uclm.es
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 16:00 to 17:00
2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
The circulation or flow of fluids is of great importance not only in Chemical Engineering, but in all branches of Engineering. Its study is essential to understand and predict the behavior of gases and liquids in motion, which is of transcendental importance in the case of the Chemical Industry, since all industrial processes as well as the basic operations that compose them involve fluid movement. In this way, a Chemical Engineer, as a professional in the Chemical Industry, must perfectly know and calculate head losses, fluid delivery systems, design of piping networks, as well as know all the typical instrumentation related to fluid flow and basic operations. based on fluid flow. The implementation of this subject in the second year of the Degree in Chemical Engineering, supposes that the previous knowledge required in it has been developed in the first year subject of Initiation to Chemical Engineering. Parallel to the development of the Fluid Mechanics subject, the student will acquire part of the necessary concepts in the Material and Energy Balances subject, which is developed in parallel in the same course and semester. Part of the theoretical knowledge developed in the subject will be completed through laboratory practices in other subjects such as the Integrated Laboratory of Basic Operations and Chemical Reaction Engineering. The concepts and skills acquired by students in the subject of fluid mechanics may be applied in other subjects such as: Heat Transfer, Separation Operations, Projects, Basic Operations of the Food and Pharmaceutical Industry and Advanced Simulation of Chemical Processes.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| CB01 | Prove that they have acquired and understood knowledge in a subject area that derives from general secondary education and is appropriate to a level based on advanced course books, and includes updated and cutting-edge aspects of their field of knowledge. |
| E08 | Knowledge of the basic principles of fluid mechanics and their application to solving problems in the field of engineering. Calculation of pipes, channels and fluid systems. |
| E31 | Basic knowledge of the principles of transport phenomena and the kinetic and thermodynamic aspects of chemical processes |
| G01 | Ability to write, sign and develop projects in the field of chemical engineering that are intended, according to the knowledge acquired as established in section 5 of order CIN / 351/2009 of February 9, construction, reform, repair, conservation, demolition, manufacture, installation, assembly or operation of: structures, mechanical equipment, energy installations, electrical and electronic installations, industrial facilities and processes and manufacturing and automation processes. |
| G02 | Capacity for the direction, of the activities object of the engineering projects described in the competence G1. |
| G03 | Knowledge in basic and technological subjects, which enables them to learn new methods and theories, and give them versatility to adapt to new situations. |
| G05 | Knowledge for the realization of measurements, calculations, valuations, appraisals, surveys, studies, reports, work plans and other analogous works. |
| G10 | Ability to work in a multilingual and multidisciplinary environment. |
| G12 | Proficiency in a second foreign language at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages |
| G20 | Ability to analyze and solve problems |
| G22 | Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practice |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| To have knowledge about unit operations controlled by the transport of quantity of movement | |
| To have the ability to calculate the power needed to drive a fluid through a network of pipes. | |
| To have the skill to design a network of pipes incorporating the elements of regulation and measurement of flows. | |
| To know the typical instrumentation used in chemical plants for the flow of fluids, from pipes to equipment used in the impulsion. | |
| To have knowledge about equipment for the impulsion of fluids and their selection criteria. | |
| To have the ability to calculate the load losses in pipes. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Introduction to flow of fluids. Types of pressure and flow rates parameters: definitions and measurements
-
Unit 2: Types of flow. Fluids velocity distribution in pipes. Conservation equations: mass, quantity of movement and energy. Bernouilli equation
-
Unit 3: Friction between fluids and solids. Equations and graphic methods for calculating the friction factor. Fanning equation
-
Unit 4: pressure losses in fluid flow: incompressible and compressible flow
-
Unit 5: power required for the flow of luids: calculation of pumps and compressors. Multistage compressor systems.
-
Unit 6: Measurement of flows, local velocities and average velocities. Equipment and basic equations
-
Unit 7: Pipelines and accessories description: valves, fluid pumping systems. Net Positive Suction Head Calculation in pumps
-
Unit 8: External and biphasic flow of fluids. Calculation of most important examples in chemical industry.
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Unit 9: Sedimentation induced by gravity: types and main equations
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Unit 10: Filtration: types and main equations
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB01 E08 E31 G01 G02 G03 | 1.4 | 35 | N | N | ||
| Computer room practice [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | CB01 E08 E31 G01 G02 G03 G05 G10 G12 G20 G22 | 0.2 | 5 | Y | N | ||
| Workshops or seminars [ON-SITE] | Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) | CB01 E08 E31 G01 G02 G03 G05 G10 G12 G20 G22 | 0.6 | 15 | Y | N | ||
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | E08 E31 G01 G02 G03 G10 G12 G20 G22 | 3.6 | 90 | N | N | ||
| Group tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Competitive Games | E08 E31 G01 G02 G03 G10 G12 G20 G22 | 0.1 | 2.5 | Y | N | ||
| Mid-term test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | 0.1 | 2.5 | Y | N | |||
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Mid-term tests | 75.00% | 0.00% | In the partial test, it may be required to obtain a certain result in the problems part. |
| Final test | 0.00% | 100.00% | In the final test, it may be required to obtain a certain result in the problems part. |
| Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 25.00% | 0.00% | In order to be considered within the continuous evaluation, the student must deliver at least 50% of the tasks proposed by the teachers. |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:To pass the subject, the student must obtain at least 4 in each of the sections and an average grade equal to or greater than 5.
In partial tests, it may be required to obtain a certain result in the problem part. -
Non-continuous evaluation:An exam will be carried out in which all the activities and material taught in the subject will be evaluated. To pass, the exam grade must be equal to or greater than 5 and it may be required to obtain a certain result in the problem part.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
In the extraordinary exam, all the activities and material taught in the course will be evaluated. To pass it, the exam grade must be equal to or greater than 5 and it may be required to obtain a certain result in the problems part.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
In this call all the activities and material taught in the subject will be evaluated. To pass in it, the note of the examination must be equal to or greater than 5 and it may be required to obtain a certain result in the problems part.
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 23 |
| Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Competitive Games] | 2.5 |
| Unit 1 (de 10): Introduction to flow of fluids. Types of pressure and flow rates parameters: definitions and measurements | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 7 |
| Unit 2 (de 10): Types of flow. Fluids velocity distribution in pipes. Conservation equations: mass, quantity of movement and energy. Bernouilli equation | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
| Unit 3 (de 10): Friction between fluids and solids. Equations and graphic methods for calculating the friction factor. Fanning equation | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| Unit 4 (de 10): pressure losses in fluid flow: incompressible and compressible flow | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| Unit 5 (de 10): power required for the flow of luids: calculation of pumps and compressors. Multistage compressor systems. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 7 |
| Unit 6 (de 10): Measurement of flows, local velocities and average velocities. Equipment and basic equations | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 7 |
| Unit 7 (de 10): Pipelines and accessories description: valves, fluid pumping systems. Net Positive Suction Head Calculation in pumps | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| Unit 8 (de 10): External and biphasic flow of fluids. Calculation of most important examples in chemical industry. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 5 |
| Unit 9 (de 10): Sedimentation induced by gravity: types and main equations | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| Unit 10 (de 10): Filtration: types and main equations | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
