CHE 222 Fluid Mechanics

Credit Structure:(4-0)4

Catalog Description:
Hydrostatics. Fundamentals of momentum transport. Newton's law of viscosity. Interphase momentum transport and friction factors. Laminar and turbulent flow in conduits and around submerged objects. Mechanical energy balances and Bernoulli's equation. Dimensional analysis. Applications to practical problems.

 

Course Objectives:
To give the students the fundamentals of momentum transport, flow in conduits and around submerged objects, macroscopic mass, momentum and energy balances and applications and design; abilities to function effectively within teams and to communicate effectively; a solid understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; an awareness of the need for, and ability to engage life-long learning; an ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills and tools for engineering practice.

Prerequisites:
None

Textbook(s):
J.O.Wilkes, S.G. Bike, “Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers”, Prentice Hall., 1999

S.Middleman, “An Introduction to Fluid Dynamics”, John Wiley,1998

 

Reference:
R.B. Bird, W.E. Stewart, E.N. Lightfoot, Transport Phenomena, John Wiley, Secon Ed., 2002.

Syllabus:

1. Mathematical concepts, unit, dimensions (0.5 week)

2. Newton's laws of mechanics (0.5 week)

3. Fluid statics, (1 week)

4. Laminar and turbulent flow characteristics and microscopic balances (3 weeks)

5. Macroscopic balances (2 weeks)

6. Design of fluid flow systems (1 week)

7. Transportation and metering of fluids (1 week)

8. Flow passed immersed bodies. (2 weeks)

9. Flow of compressible fluids (1 week)

10. Mixing and agitation (0.5 week)

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
Weekly homeworks, pop-up quizzes, two or three mid-term exams, one term project

Computer Usage:
Computer usage is required in the project

Laboratory work:
None

Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None
 Engineering Sciences: 4 credits
Humanities & Social Sciences: None
Departmental: None

Instructors:
Timur Doğu, H.Önder Özbelge, Tülay Özbelge, Canan Özgen, İsmail Tosun, Yusuf Uludağ,