Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 14433/2024 - 05/12/2024
4 ECTS; 3º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 PL + 30,0 TP + 3,0 OT , Cód. 912346.
Lecturer
- Jorge Manuel Afonso Antunes (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Concepts of fluid mechanics, kinematics, physics, and materials.
Objectives
Use of Dimensional Analysis and Similarity Theory in the analysis of turbomachinery; Different construction options and main applications in design; Pumping Installations
Program
1. Global Operating Characteristics of Turbomachinery; 2. New Dimensionless Coefficients; 3. Specific Speed. Geometry Definition; 4. Cavitation; 5. Equipment and Safety; 6. Pumping Installations; 7. Piping Network Design; 8. Automatic Control Valves; 9. Why it's important to ensure sustainable production and consumption standards?
Evaluation Methodology
The evaluation will be conducted through a written exam. To pass, the student must obtain a minimum of 9.5 points.
Bibliography
- Antunes, J. (2024). Exercício resolvidos. Abrantes: Apontamentos do docente
- Carvalho Quintela, A. (2007). Hidraulica. Lisboa: F. Calouste Gulbenkian
- Douglas, J. e Gasiorek, J. e Swaffield, J. e Jack, L. (2005). Fluid Mechanics. UK: Prentice Hall
- Karassik, I. e Messina, J. e Cooper, P. e Heald, C. (2001). Pump Handbook. -: McGraw-Hill
- Round, G. (2004). Incompressible Flow Turbomachines. -: Elsevier
Teaching Method
Theoretical and theoretical-practical classes where basic principles are described. Exercises are solved as a way to consolidate the material. Presentation of teaching materials. Laboratory tests.
Software used in class
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