FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Biomedical Engineering

FE 212 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FE 212
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Service Course
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to introduce the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, to provide basic understanding of fluid behavior and properties, to apply fluid mechanics principles to solve problems in the field of food enginering.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to learn the basic principles of fluid mechanics, the factors affecting fluid flow, the concept of viscosity
  • Will be able to identify type of fluid and type of flow
  • Will be able to analyze fluid flow through the application of basic fluid-flow principles
  • Will be able to solve fluid mechanics problems encountered as a working food engineer
Course Description Fluid statics. General molecular transport equations. Viscosity and boundary layer theory. Newtonian and nonNewtonian fluid behavior. Energy balances. Bernoulli equation. Friction loss. Laminar and turbulent flow in pipes. Pumps and flow measuring devices.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction, Fluid Statics
2 Viscosity, Shear rate Pre-reading, problem solving
3 Fluid types, flow types Pre-reading, problem solving
4 Fully developed laminar flow (Newtonian fluid) Pre-reading, problem solving
5 Force balance, shear stress, velocity profile Pre-reading, problem solving
6 Maximum velocity, average velocity, volumetric flow rate Pre-reading, problem solving
7 1st Midterm Exam Pre-reading, problem solving
8 Non-Newtonian fluids Pre-reading, problem solving
9 Calculation of hold tube length, Effect of temperature on viscosity Pre-reading, problem solving
10 Fully developed laminar flow (Non-Newtonian fluid), Apparent viscosity Pre-reading, problem solving
11 Determining type of fluid (Shear rate - Shear stress plot), Turbulent flow Pre-reading, problem solving
12 2nd Midterm Exam Pre-reading, problem solving
13 Mechanical energy balance Pre-reading, problem solving
14 Calculation of pumping power requirement, Field trip Pre-reading, problem solving
15 Overall review Pre-reading, problem solving
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 1st ed. McGraw-Hill.

Suggested Readings/Materials

Young, D.F., Munson, B.R. and Okiishi, T.H. 2001. A Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechanics. 2nd ed. Wiley Publishers.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
25
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
2
40
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
30
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
1
32
32
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
32
32
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
2
20
40
Final Exam
1
20
20
    Total
172

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Biomedical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Biomedical Engineering applications.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Biomedical Engineering research topics.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Biomedical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Biomedical Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

X
9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

X
10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the area of Biomedical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Biomedical Engineering.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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