After successful completion of the course, students are able to:

• understand the fundamental notions of fluid mechanics, integrating specific knowledge with that of other related fields in engineering (for example physics, mechanics and thermodynamics);
• follow specific physico-mathematical reasoning that are required to understand and model fluid mechanics problems;
• understand and solve simple problems encountered in in the process industry and/or in the environment;
• develop learning skills necessary to undertake further study with a high degree of autonomy

Introduction, physical properties of fluids; Fluid statics (liquids and gases); Dimensional analysis and experimentation; Flow of particulates;  Pressure drops in channels and pipes; Microscopic balance equations; Navier-Stokes equations; Governing equations and applications to one-dimensional systems; Macroscopic balance equations; Design of pipelines and piping networks.

The following methods will be used to support students in achieving the expected learning outcomes:

• Calculation of examples and case studies at the blackboard;
• Assignment of homeworks to be solved (within a certain deadline, typically 1 week) independently by the students; discussion of the corresponding solution strategies/results with the students;

Due to the pandemic, the format in which the course is held may differ.

UE lectures will start March 7.

Details about tests administration for SS2022 will be given when available.

Tests Administration:

• 1 final test, which covers the entire program of the course;
• 1 replacement test (nachtest), which covers the entire program of the course and is in october.

Test duration: 90 min.

Structure of the test:

• Each test consists of 2 or 3 problems;
• Each problem is subdivided into several questions;
• Each question has a score so that the cumulative score of the entire test is 100;
• Each problem must be solved applying the correct equations and providing the correct numerical result when required.

Grades:

To obtain a grade for the course, either the final or the replacement test must be taken.

The maximum score for the test is 100. Scores and corresponding grades will be assigned according to the following table:

SCORE                GRADE
<50   -> (fail)       5
50-65 -> (pass)       4
66-73 -> (pass)       3
74-85 -> (pass)       2
>85 -> (pass)         1

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Students have to write a final test (or, alternatively, a replacement test in october) to assess whether they have achieved the expected knowledge and preparation.

Vector analysis, differential and integral multivariable calculus, line and surface integrals, ordinary differential equations