APPLIED MECHANICS II
 
Taught in 4th year ElectromechanicsSection electromechanics Optional course electromechanics
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 50.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 170.0
Studypoints [E] 6
Level  
Credit contract? Unrestricted access
Examination contract?
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Christian VANDENPLAS
Reference IIELMM04O12537
 
Key words
Applied fluid- and thermodynamics

Objectives
Describe the besic principles and calculation of pumps and compressors.

Topics
  1. Centrifugal pumps : Construction. Impeller. Velocity triangles. Performance. Pump head. Characteristic curves. Efficiency. Capacity regulation. Pump selection. Cavitation. Stability. Specific spêed. Series and parallel operation
  2. Piston pimps : construction. Valves. Pressure calculation. Accumulators. Special pumps. Axial piston pump. External and internal gear pump. Screw pumps. Rigid and flexible vane pumps. lobe pump. Jet pump
  3. One stage and multi-stage piston compressors. Rotary compressors. Axial compressors.
  4. Laboratory : Centrifugal pump. Piston compressor. Engines with internal combustion (petrol and Diesel) Turbofan, Airco - unit. Heath pump.


Prerequisites
Theorethical Mechanics, technical fluid- and thermodynamics.

Final Objectives


Materials used
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Proper syllabus

Study costs
Theory 7,5 €
Laboratory

Study guidance


Teaching Methods
Lectures and laboratory works

Assessment
Theory: oral exam (closed book); written exercises (open book); work project 50%
Laboratory: permanent evaluation 50 %

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Lecturer(s)
Theory: Christian Vandenplas
Laboratory: Armand Lefebure, Guy Foubert