Phys3 Fluids and heat (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The purpose of the course

You will learn the basics of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics which are required to understand different flow and heat transfer phenomena. In addition, you will learn logical problem solving.

Eur-ACE competences

Knowledge and understanding: You obtain the basic knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics for the field of engineering.
Multidisciplinary competences: You are able to apply the physical problem solving strategies in other fields of interest.
Communication and team-working: You will learn to communicate technical information, ideas and solutions in the engineering community.

Learning outcome

After completing this course you are able to identify the basic principles of the fluid mechanics, the effect of the temperature and the basics of heat transfer mechanisms.

Content

The course consists of the following themes

Density, pressure, basics of hydraulics, hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy, surface tension, volume flow, mass flow, continuity equation, Bernoulli equation, viscosity, temperature, thermal expansion, thermal stress, heat, specific heat, phase changes, thermal conduction, convection, thermal radiation, the basics of equations of state and air humidity.

Materials

The course uses videos and pdf lecture material.

The following books contain topics covered in the couse:

1.) Young, Hugh D.; Freedman, Roger A. University Physics with Modern Physics. International edition.
2.) Knight, Randal D. Physics for Scientists and Engineers. Pearson International edition.
3.) Suvanto, K. Tekniikan Fysiikka 1. Edita.

Teaching methods

The course uses the flipped classroom method. The students familiarize themselves with the material in advance and the questions arising from the material and exercises are discussed during the teaching sessions.

Exam schedules

The schedule for the exams will be announced during the first lecture.

Student workload

Lectures - 10 h
Final exam - 5 h
Self-study - 66 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 1

You are able to identify the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve simple problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Grade 2

You are able to identify the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve basic problems related to the course subjects by using examples. You are able to read charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve basic problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Grade 4

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve challenging problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Most of your solutions don't have any mistakes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve challenging problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Are are able to estimate the suitability of the used models for the problems at hand. Your solutions contain only few small careless mistakes.

Qualifications

The basic knowledge of mechanics, elementary functions and equation solving are required.

Further information

The course is evaluated on the basis of exercises and final exams.

The first assignment of the course must be completed within three weeks of the start of course. Those who do not complete the task will be removed from the course.