Complements of Fluids and Thermodynamics

Recommended Prerequisites

A basic knowledge is required in: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Programming, Numerical and Computational Methods, Probabilities and Statistics, and also a  basic Knowledge on Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical lectures (T): oral exposition of the defined topics. Individual participation of students in the discussion is evaluated. A quiz will be performed at the end of each lecture.

Practical lectures (TP): resolution of practical problems previously defined. Individual participation in the problem resolution  is evaluated.

Evaluation Method: quizzes (5%) + final exam (95%).

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student is eligible to:

* In dimensional analysis, highlight the important variables that must be considered to solve a given problem, and reduce the complexity of a problem to a simpler form. Additionally, the student must recognize if a formula is dimensionally coherent the result foreseen;

* Calculate flow rates in a pipe network, determine the associated pressure loss, and design it;

* Determine an installation curve, select a suitable pump, and know the characteristics of its operating point;

* Know the working principle of the main Energy conversion systems like: internal combustion engines, gas turbines, steam engines and refrigeration machines

* Determine efficiencies, identify factors affecting efficiencies and optimize energy conversion and refrigeration systems. 

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Dimensional analysys and similarity; Pipe networks; Pumps and ventilators: characteristic curves, pump selection, cavitation;

Gas power cycles: spark and compression ignition, Brayton; steam power cycles; refrigeration cycles.

Head Lecturer(s)

Almerindo Domingues Ferreira

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Mini Tests: 5.0%
Exam: 95.0%

Bibliography

Oliveira, L.A., Lopes, A.G. (2016) – "Mecânica dos Fluidos" (5.ª ed.). ETEP - LIDEL.

White, F.M. (2011) – “Fluid Mechanics” (7th ed). McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York.

Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. (2006) – “Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications”. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Houghtalen, R.J., Osman Akan, A. Hwang, N.H.C. (2010) –  “Fundamentals of Hydraulic Engineering Systems” (4th ed.).

Çengel Y. A., Boles, M., Termodynamics, an engineering approach 6º Edição, McGraw-Hill, 2007.

Moran, M. Shapiro, H. Boettner, D. Bailey, M. Principles of Engineering Thermodynamics, ed. Wiley, 8th Edition, SI, 2012

Borgnakke, C. Sonntag, R. Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, Wiley, 7th ed. 2009.

Oliveira, P. Fundamentos de termodinâmica aplicada, 2ª edição, LIDEL.