Key words
Objectives
Draw the attention to the important fact of the needed elementary knowledge of the hydraulics in order to apply it in pipes. Give the students a thorough insight in the different possibilities regarding the different types of pumps and compressors.
Prerequisites
None
Topics
Hydraulics:
- general laws of the hydraulics + applications on liquid and gasses + problems
- viscosity + applications + problems
Pumps and compressors:
- applications in agriculture & horticulture
- construction and functionality of the different types of pumps (suction-, centrifugal-, membrane-, self suction- and gear-wheel pumps)
- discussion of the pump diagrams
- optimal functioning of a pump
- defaults and reasons of not optimal working of a pump
Teaching Methods
Lectures
Case studies
Exercises
Home study
Training period
Materials used
Teacher's course
Background information
Study guidance
Assessment
Scoring system:
Written examination
Written tests
Study costs
€ 12.50
Lecturer(s)
Geert BATTEAUW
Language
Dutch
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