ChE 312

Fluid Mechanics


Description

Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid behavior; hydrostatics; buoyancy, application of Bernoulli and momentum equations; frictional losses through pipes, ducts, and fittings; pipe networks; pumps; drag on submerged bodies and flow through porous media.
Prerequisites: CH E 243 EN PH 131 and MATH 209.
Corequisite: MATH 201.

Learning Outcomes

Identify the key fluid properties used in the analysis of fluid behaviour
Distinguish between steady and unsteady flow
Illustrate the differences between differential (microscopic) and integral (bulk) terms and analyses, and explain why the different approaches might be taken
Apply appropriate assumptions, simplifications and momentum equation to solve flow problems
List the key differences between laminar and turbulent flow
Identify and calculate the basic forces acting on fluid control volume during flow using Newton’s second law of motion.
Correctly utilize Bernoulli equation and mechanical energy balance to quantify the relationship between energy and flow
Calculate frictional losses in straight section of pipes as well as pipe system components.
Select appropriate pumps to meet system requirements and identify the parameters to describe pump performance, e.g. head, net positive suction head, shaft power
Calculate settling velocities of particulates by writing appropriate force balances
Calculate pressure drop in fixed and fluidized beds
Identify different regimes in fluidized beds


Lecture Seminar Lab Credits Total AU
3 1/1 0/1 3.5 44.1
M % NS % CS % ES % ED %
0 0 0 55 45

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Undergraduate Program(s)

2024/2025 - Winter - Pete-coop - Year 2
2024/2025 - Winter - Pete - Year 2
2024/2025 - Summer - Mining - Year 3
2023/2024 - Winter - Pete-coop - Year 2
2023/2024 - Winter - Pete - Year 2
2023/2024 - Summer - Mining - Year 3
2022/2023 - Winter - Pete-coop - Year 2
2022/2023 - Winter - Pete - Year 2
2022/2023 - Summer - Mining - Year 3
2021/2022 - Winter - Pete-coop - Year 2
2021/2022 - Winter - Pete - Year 2
2021/2022 - Summer - Mining - Year 3
2020/2021 - Winter - Pete-coop - Year 2
2020/2021 - Winter - Pete - Year 2
2020/2021 - Summer - Mining - Year 3
2019/2020 - Winter - Pete-coop - Year 2
2019/2020 - Winter - Pete - Year 2
2019/2020 - Winter - Mining - Year 3

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B1 - 2024/2025 - Winter - Instructor P.Eng
B1 - 2023/2024 - Winter - Instructor P.Eng
B1 - 2022/2023 - Winter - Instructor P.Eng
B1 - 2021/2022 - Winter - Instructor P.Eng
B1 - 2020/2021 - Winter - Instructor P.Eng
B1 - 2019/2020 - Winter - Instructor non-P.Eng