Course Name | Introduction to Fluid Mechanics |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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FE 212 | Fall/Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | English | |||||
Course Type | Elective | |||||
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Course Objectives | This course aims to introduce the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, to provide basic understanding of fluid behavior and properties, to apply fluid mechanics principles to solve problems in the field of food enginering. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Fluid statics. General molecular transport equations. Viscosity and boundary layer theory. Newtonian and nonNewtonian fluid behavior. Energy balances. Bernoulli equation. Friction loss. Laminar and turbulent flow in pipes. Pumps and flow measuring devices. |
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Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | Introduction, Fluid Statics | |
2 | Fluid Statics – Manometers , Fluid Dynamics – Factors affecting fluid flow | Pre-reading, problem solving |
3 | Viscosity, Shear rate , Fluid types, flow types | Pre-reading, problem solving |
4 | Fully developed laminar flow (Newtonian fluid) | Pre-reading, problem solving |
5 | Force balance, shear stress, velocity profile | Pre-reading, problem solving |
6 | Maximum velocity, average velocity, volumetric flow rate | Pre-reading, problem solving |
7 | 1st midterm , Non-Newtonian fluids | Pre-reading, problem solving |
8 | Calculation of hold tube length , Effect of temperature on viscosity | Pre-reading, problem solving |
9 | Fully developed laminar flow (Non-Newtonian fluid) , Apparent viscosity | Pre-reading, problem solving |
10 | Determining type of fluid (Shear rate - Shear stress plot) , Turbulent flow | Pre-reading, problem solving |
11 | Turbulent flow – Maximum velocity , Friction loss, friction factor | Pre-reading, problem solving |
12 | 2nd midterm , Mechanical energy balance | Pre-reading, problem solving |
13 | Friction loss – Moody diagram , Energy balance – Bernoulli equation | Pre-reading, problem solving |
14 | Calculation of pumping power requirement , Field trip | Pre-reading, problem solving |
15 | Overall review | Pre-reading, problem solving |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 1st ed. McGraw-Hill. |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Young, D.F., Munson, B.R. and Okiishi, T.H. 2001. A Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechanics. 2nd ed. Wiley Publishers. |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | 1 | 5 |
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 1 | 30 |
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | 1 | 30 |
Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | ||
Final Exam | 1 | 35 |
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 3 | 65 |
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 35 |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
Study Hours Out of Class | 1 | 45 | 45 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 1 | 32 | |
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | 1 | 30 | |
Presentation / Jury | |||
Project | |||
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | |||
Final Exams | 1 | 30 | |
Total | 185 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Biomedical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Biomedical Engineering applications. | X | ||||
5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Biomedical Engineering research topics. | X | ||||
6 | To be able to work efficiently in Biomedical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. | X | ||||
7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. | |||||
8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of Biomedical Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. | X | ||||
9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. | X | ||||
10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. | X | ||||
11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Biomedical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. | X | ||||
12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. | |||||
13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Biomedical Engineering. | X |
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