Key words
Applied thermodynamics, Applied hydraulics
Objectives
The student will learn the basic principles, use, analysis and calculations of different types of pumps and compressors
Topics
A. Centrifugal pumps : construction. Types. Impeller. Velocity triangles. Pump head. Characteristic curves. Efficiency. Capacity regulation. Pump selection. Cavitation. Stability. Specific speed. Series and parallel operation. Special impeller pumps. Exercices.
B. Piston pumps : construction. Valves. Pressure calculation. Accumulators. Axial and radial piston pump.
C. Special pump types : External and internal gear pump. Screw pump. Van pump. Lobe pump.
D. Compressors : one stage and muti-stage piston compressors. Rotary cmpressors. Screw compressor. Axial compressor.
Prerequisites
End competences acquired in : Mathematics I and II , Mechanics I and II
Final Objectives
AWC2 : The student will be able to calculate and analyse theortically the working principles of pump and compressors.
ATC2 : the student understands the technical working and function of most pumps and compressors.
SC2,SC6 : the student provides industrial solutions related to machinery for transport and compression of fluid and gasses.
Materials used
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Syllabus available : "Pompen en compressoren" - Christian Vandenplas
Study costs
about 7 Euro
Study guidance
The lecturer is always available during or in-between lectures.
website : "inwe.hogent.be\elektromechanica\cursussen\Toegepaste Mechanica I
Teaching Methods
Lectures and practical work
Assessment
Exam : oral examination with written preparaion. Written exercise(66%).
Written report and oral assessment of project work (34%)
Lecturer(s)
ir Christian Vandenplas
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