Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10764/2011 - 30/08/2011
4 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 15,0 T + 30,0 TP , Cód. 918411.
Lecturer
- Paula Alexandra Geraldes Portugal (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Background knowledge of physics, algebra and mathematical analysis.
Objectives
Provide the physical principles of fluid mechanics. To develop skills to carry out calculations with Newton's law, basic law of hydrostatics, law of continuity of flows, equation of Bernoulli, continuous loss of energy, and power of pumps and turbines.
Program
1 Physical properties of fluids.
2 Basic law of hydrostatics and its application to several
systems.
3 Interpretation and application of the law of continuity of flows.
4 From the general equations of flows to the Navier-Stokes equations and the Bernoulli equation and its
applications.
5 Concepts of energy and power of flows. Loss of energy.
Pumps and Turbines.
Evaluation Methodology
Continous assessment: Three written min-tests.
Exam assessment: written exam
Bibliography
- Giles, R. (1962). Mecânica dos Fluidos e Hidráulica. São Paulo: McGraw-Hill
- Quintela, C. (1981). Hidráulica. Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
- White, F. (2002). Mecânica dos Fluidos. Rio de Janeiro: McGraw-Hill
Teaching Method
Theoretical sessions in which the concepts and laws of mechanics of fluids are provided and theoretical-practical sessions where exercises are proposed and solved by the students under the lecturers supervision.
Software used in class
