Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-09 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameStrömningsmekanik och termodynamik
- CodeSJO701
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTISJL
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyMechanical Engineering, Shipping and Marine Technology
- DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 76142
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0116 Examples class, part A 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | |
| 0216 Examples class, part B 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | |
| 0316 Examination, part C 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c |
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In programmes
Examiner
Valery Chernoray- Research Professor, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Knowledge and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes of the following courses:MVE335 Mathematics 1
MVE340 Mathematics 2
Aim
The course aims at providing students with basic knowledge and skills in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, to apply this in an engineering manner in the context of problem solving in subsequent courses with technical oriented applications of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Explain hydrostatics
- Explain and apply Bernoullis equation and the continuity equation
- Explain Reynolds number and its effect on friction losses in pipes
- Calculate the pressure drop in pipelines
- Explain the design of a pipelines
- Explain the working principle for turbo pumps and displacement pumps
- Explain the function and operating conditions for pumps
- Explain the function and operating conditions for fans
- Describe different types of heat transfer and apply basic heat transfer equations
- Explain the heat exchanger design and dimensioning
- Calculate the heat transfer in a heat exchanger
- Calculate the amount of heat and specific heat capacity
- Explain the first and second main clause law of thermodynamics
- Explain isochoric, isobaric, isothermal and adiabat-isentropic processes
- Explain how thermodynamic processes are used for the theoretical description of heat engines and their efficiency
- Describe the working principle and efficiency of a heat engine
- Explain Mach number and limitations of Bernoulli's equation in compressible flows
Content
- Fluid dynamics: Hydrostatics and hydrodynamics; Design and flow dimensioning of pipe systems; Hydraulic machines; Pumps; Fans.
- Heat Transfer: Conduction, convection and radiation; Heat exchangers; Thermal insulation.
- Thermodynamics: Thermodynamic states, properties and equilibrium; The ideal gas law, state changes; Heat quantity, heat and work; The first and second laws of thermodynamics; Cycle processes.
Organisation
- Lectures: including both theory concepts and calculation examples, study visits
- Tutorials: the students work with teacher supervision
- Simulation Exercises: One exercise in fluid mechanics (pump operation) and one in thermodynamics (fouling of heat exchangers). Both exercises are carried out independently (with opportunities for supervision) in the engine room simulator. The exercises are compulsory and should be presented in a written report - in groups or individually.
The course includes learning outcomes for the competence STCW A-III/6 (Electro Technical Officer).
Literature
Energiteknik Del 1, Henrik Alvarez
Documents on the course homepage.
Examination including compulsory elements
Part A: Exercises in fluid dynamics (1.5 credits)
Part B: Exercises in thermodynamics (1.5 credits)
Part C: Written exam 4.5 credits. The maximum score is 50 p for the exam (58 p with bonus points). Grade limits: 20 p (grade 3), 30 p (grade 4) and 40 p (grade 5). Permitted aids at the exam: approved calculator, collections of formulas and tables given at the exam.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.