Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Chemical Engineering and Introduction to Fluid Mechanics. The Properties of Fluid, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids. Dimension Analysis, Similitude. Static Balance of Fluids, Manometers. Mass balance and continuity equation. Momentum Equation and Boundary Conditions. Flow in Pipes, Velocity Profiles in Laminar and Turbulent Flow, Boundary Layer Theory. General Energy Equation and Friction. Compressible flow of gases. Flow past immersed objects and packed and fluidized beds. Flowmeters, Orifice, Venturi, Pitot, Rotameter. Mixing and Agitation of Fluids

Weekly Schedule

1) Chemical Engineering and Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
2) The Properties of Fluid, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids
3) Dimension Analysis
4) Similitude
5) Static Balance of Fluids, Manometers
6) Mass balance and continuity equation
7) Momentum Equation and Boundary Conditions
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Flow in Pipes, Velocity Profiles in Laminar and Turbulent Flow, Boundary Layer Theory
10) General Energy Equation and Friction, Compressible flow of gases
11) General Energy Equation and Friction, Compressible flow of gases
12) Flow past immersed objects and packed and fluidized beds
13) Flowmeters, Orifice, Venturi, Pitot, Rotameter
14) Mixing and Agitation of Fluids
15) Pump and Gas-Moving Equipment
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Geankoplis, C.J. “Transport Processes and Seperation Process Principles (Includes Unit Operations)” 4th ed. Allyn and Bacon Inc. 2003
2- B. R. Munson, D. F. Young, T. H. Okiishi, "Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics", John Wiley, 5th Ed., 2006.
3- McCabe, W.L. and Smith, J.C., “Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering” seventh edition, McGraw-Hill, 2005
4- C.O.Bennet, J.E. Myers., “Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer”, 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, 1982
5- Wilkes, J.O., ‘’Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers’’, Second edition, with Microfluidic and CFD, Prentice Hall, 2006.
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade	50%
Number Percentage Semester Studies Midterm Examination 1 60% Other(s) 1 40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	50%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required