Key words
Applied Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Objectives
To describe theory, construction details and performance characteristics of the major types of pumps. Principles of petrol- and Diesel engines. Compressors.
Topics
Introduction and classification of pumps.
Centrifugal pumps : theory and construction. Velocity triangles. Eulers Equation for an impeller . Calculation of the pump Head. Characteristic curves. System and pump total head curve. Centrugal pump performance and efficiency. Capacity regulation. Similitude. Specific speed. Cavitation. Pump selection parameters. Parallel and series operation. Axial thrust. Exercises.
Displacement pumps : plungers and piston pumps driven through a cranck-shaft. Single and double acting. Construction and classification. Calculation of capacity and pump pressure.
Efficiency. Exercises.
Rotary pumps : gear pumps.,screw pumps. Rigid and flexible vane pumps. Axial displacement pumps.Vacuum- and jet pumps
4 stroke Petrol engines. Fuel-air cycle. Carburetion, injection. Ignition. Performance calculation. Efficiency.
4 stroke Diesel Engine. Compression - ignition. Lubrification and cooling.
Compressors : piston compressor. Roots blower. Turbo fans.
Prerequisites
Basic integral and differential calculus. Basic laws of mechanics, thermodynamics and fluidmechanics.
Final Objectives
Materials used
Teacher's course, school library materials,...
Study costs
Study guidance
Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercices, individual reports, home study.
Assessment
Written and oral examination.
Lecturer(s)
Christian VANDENPLAS
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