ChE 244: Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers

Course Description:
This course focuses on Properties of fluids, Fluid static, Continuity equation, Mechanical energy equation, Bernoulli's equation, Flow measuring devices, Fluid friction of flowing systems, Pumps types and their performance curves, Momentum balance.

Course Outline:
Topic 1: Introduction and Overview Topic 2: Static Fluid. Topic 3: The Bernoulli Equation Topic 4: Pressure Drop and Friction Loss in Pipes. Topic 5: Pumps and Compressors. Topic 6: Momentum Balance.