ChE 3111 - Fluid Mechanics

Course Basics

Semester	Spring 2003	Instructor	Steve Sternberg
Time	1:00 - 1:50 MWF	Office	227 Engineering Bldg
Room	Engr 290	Phone	(218) 726-6165

E-mail: ssternbe@d.umn.edu

Schedule

Old Exams:

• Exam1-1999
• Exam2-1999
• Final-1999
• Exam1-2000
• Exam2-2000
• Final-2000

Textbook:

“Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers," J.O. Wilkes

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Office Hours:

Tuesday 10 - 11; Wednesday 10 - 11, Friday 9 - 10 and by appointment. After class is always a good time to meet.

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Course Objectives:

1. Understand problems involving fluid flow using the fundamental principles of mass, momentum and energy balances.
2. Design different types of fluid transport systems (pipes and pumps).
3. Examine the basic concepts of fluid flow on the macroscopic (Bernoulli equation) and microscopic scales (Navier-Stokes equations).
4. Apply the fundamental principles and basic concepts to more advanced problems such as non-newtonian flow, boundary-layer flow, multi-phase flow, and flow in porous media

Program Objectives (ABET):

• Students will apply knowledge from calculus, differential equations, physics, and material and energy balances to solve fluid flow problems. (A)
• Students will design fluid flow systems, components and processes; including pipe and pump networks, exterior flow and interior flow processes, and account for frictional losses. (C)
• Students will work together to solve problems in class and outside of class (D)
• Students will be able to use the problem solving skills developed in this course to identify, describe, and solve fluid flow problems in other courses (E).
• Instructor will provide engineering solution examples from current industrial and academic practice. A course focus will include petroleum production, ground water production, or industrial water and steam supplies. (J)
• Students will be required to develop and use computer skills to effectively solve problems; including spreadsheets and word processing. (K)
  

• Class Participation: Based on the discussion portion of the class. Grading will involve presenting solved homework problems to the class, participating in the small group problem solving, giving a guest lecture or other suitable idea arranged with me.
• Paper: A term paper is required for this course. Topics may include history of a particular fluid flow concept, equipment design, biography of an important chemist/ chemical engineer, analysis of an environmental problem involving fluid flow, as well as other topics discussed in class of interest to you. Find a topic of interest to you. The paper will be due at the beginning of the October 27th (Monday) class period, before class begins.
• Exams: In-class, open book, open notes. You may use any homework problems that you personally have worked out (No copies of someone else's work). Exams are Wednesday October 8th (4 - 6 pm) and Monday November 17 (4 - 6 pm)
• Homework: Homework will not be collected or graded. Homework problems will be the basis for class discussion, and solutions will be given in class. In addition, for the highly motivated students who would like to do extra problems, I will provide discussion and solutions to any problem in the text (in or out of class).

Class Format:

We will use a mixture of lecture, discussion, and small group problem solving to meet the course objectives. This somewhat non-traditional style is designed to provide you with several pathways to mastery of the material.

Individuals who have a disability, either permanent or temporary, which might effect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the semester. Adaptation of methods, materials, or testing may be made as required to provide for equitable participation.

Course Policies:

Attendence requirements: None, however you are responsible for all assignments and material covered in class whether you attend or not.

Assignment policy: All work is expected to be on time. Extra credit is available for early submission. Late work is acceptable when arranged in advance, or you have a very creative excuse (one that I have not heard and that is plausible).

Homework: Homework will not be collected or graded. Homework problems will be the basis for class discussion, and solutions will be given in class. In addition, for the highly motivated students who would like to do extra problems, I will provide discussion and solutions to any problem in the text (in or out of class).

Exams: In-class, open book, open notes. You may use any homework problems that you personally have worked out. No copies (handwritten or photocopied) of someone else's work are allowed. Mid-terms will be open book, open notes unless otherwise noted. Final will have two parts, one will be closed book, closed notes, the other will be open book, open notes. Make-up exams are possible if a valid reason exists and plans are made ahead of time. However, the makeup will consist of a project instead of an exam

Student intellectual integrity: ALL EXAMS AND OTHER ASSESSMENT EXERCISES MUST BE DONE INDEPENDENTLY. Homework and other assignments designed as learning exercise may be done in groups (and group work is encouraged). Academic misconduct will result in a failing grade for the class.

 

Special Out-Of-Class Requirements:All students are expected to know and use word processing, spreadsheet, and mathematical programs for class assignments

 

Incomplete grading: The incomplete grade will only be allowed in cases where the student contacts the instructor before the classes scheduled last day. The student and instructor must agree in writing concerning the timing and quantity of work to be completed in order to remove the incomplete grade. Failure to complete the required and agreed to work before this time will result in a failing or other appropriate grade.

 

Statement on Participation by Students with Disabilities:

Individuals who have a disability, either permanent or temporary, which might effect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the semester. Adaptation of methods, materials, or testing may be made as required to provide for equitable participation.

 

 

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