Course content

Part 1: Introductory theory of mechanics, fluid statics, principles of fluid motion. Viscosity, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, viscous incompressible flow. Mechanical energy balance and momentum balance in one dimension. Drag and pressure loss in pipes and fittings. Compressible flow in pipes and nozzles. Flow around complex geometries.
Part 2: Heat transfer: Fourier's law. Steady-state conduction. Forced convection heat transfer. Natural convection heat transfer. Radiation heat transfer. Transient heat transfer. One-dimensional heat transfer in semi-infinite bodies with finite heat transfer coefficient. Nomogram solutions for plates, cylinders and spheres. Two- and three-dimensional transient heat transfer. Numerical solution of statinary and transient heat transfer problems by finite difference methods.

Learning outcome

The course is aimed at giving a fundamental understanding of fluid mechanics together with an operational knowledge of practical fluid flow and heat transfer calculations normally encountered in the production of materials.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures with worked through examples. Compulsory exercises and laboratory work. Continuous evaluation forms the basis for the final mark. This comprises written final exam (75%) and mid-term test (25%). If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Laboratory exercises
• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of thermodynamics, mass and energy balances and physical chemistry.

Course materials

PART 1: C. Geankoplis: Transport processes and unit operations, 4 ed., Prentice-Hall, 2003.
PART 2: J.A.Bakken, Varmeoverføring Grunnkurs, Kompendium utgitt ved instituttet, 2000.
C. Geankoplis: Transport processes and unit operations, 4 ed., Prentice-Hall, 2003.

Credit reductions