APPLIED PHYSICS
 
Lectured in 2nd year Agriculture and BiotechnologyOptional course horticulture
2nd year Agriculture and Biotechnology
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 80
Studypoints [E] 3
Level  
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Geert BATTEAUW
Reference BGLABI02A02963
 
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.



Topics
Hydraulics:

  • general laws of the hydraulics + applications on liquid and gasses + problems
  • viscosity + applications + problems
  • different types of flows
Pumps:
  • 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


Prerequisites
None


Final Objectives
Competences
  • Trying to work with understanding and insight.
  • Being capable to analyse a case and being able to solve the case by solving minded thinking.


Materials used
Teacher's course
Background information


Study costs
Cost: 12.5 EUR
€ 12.5

Study guidance


Teaching Methods
Teacher's course
Lectures
Case studies
Exercises
Home study
Training period


Assessment
Scoring system:
Written examination
Written tests


Lecturer(s)
Geert BATTEAUW