EMTS2200 Fluid Mechanics Course description

The course will introduce students to fluid mechanics and thereby give them a basic understanding of calculations needed to address flow problems. Theory will be translated into practical application. Students are expected to acquire basic theory on fluid mechanics and an understanding of how to use this theory in practice in technical contexts. The course forms a basis for understanding the operating principles behind various energy systems, the technical units involved and basic dimensioning of such units. Possible practical applications include dimensioning of components in pipe and cable systems (e.g. radiator systems), pressure loss calculations, emptying of vessels, calculation of forces generated by a water flow.

No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student:

• can apply the no-slip condition
• can classify flows and describe laminar and turbulent flows
• can calculate hydrostatic pressure in liquids and corresponding forces on surfaces and buoyancy
• familiar with different methods of pressure measurement
• can visualize a flow field
• can use the continuity equation (conservation of mass)
• is able to use Bernoulli's equation, equation for conservation of mechanical energy
• can calculate forces associated with flow systems
• can analyze flow in pipes, channels, networks. Calculate energy and pressure losses
• can measure flow rates and quantities (mass flow, volume flow)
• can calculate resistance forces (tensile forces) by external flow (flow along surfaces and around bodies)
• can calculate conditions associated with turbomachinery such as pumps and fans

Skills

The student is able to:

• perform necessary calculations for engineering analysis of fluid engineering problems in practical constructions, including piping systems in buildings and in the rest of nature
• calculate pressure drop through a pipe or duct system and then calculate the required pump or fan power
• calculate forces acting between a fluid at rest and a wall, in order to dimension suspension
• calculate forces acting between a fluid flow and the pipe wall, in order to dimension suspension
• calculate how long it takes to empty a tank
• dimension a simple network of pipes/ducts (e.g. radiator system)
• measure flow rates and volume and mass flow
• calculate flow resistance for solid bodies moving relative to a fluid
• choose the right size of pump in a pipe system

General competence

The student is able to:

• contribute to the development of new technology based on an understanding of mathematical modeling and the solution of physical problems
• solve coupled problems related to both fluid mechanics, heat and mass transport and thermodynamics
• assess whether calculation results are reasonable and the validity of the mathematical model

Lectures, class discussions, exercises and laboratory exercises in groups.

Language of instruction: Norwegian

The purpose of this course is to enable the students to describe and assess theoretical and research-based knowledge as the basis for understanding children’s movement development and motor learning. The course provides a theoretical foundation for critical reflection on assessment and the use of outcome measures in treatment and habilitation, health promotion and preventive work. Involvement of children, young people and their families in mapping and target-setting work is central.

The student must have been admitted to the Master’s Programme in Health Sciences and hold authorisation as a physiotherapist.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• can describe key theoretical perspectives on children and adolescents’ movement development and motor learning
• can analyse and assess typical and atypical movement development
• can describe choices and use of outcome measures as the basis for describing motor function and identifying functional difficulties
• can describe what forms the basis of clinical decision processes in physiotherapy

Skills

The student

• can apply relevant theory in the analysis of children and adolescents’ movement, activity and participation
• can critically reflect on and evaluate the use of assessment instruments in clinical practice and research
• can integrate theory, research, experience-based knowledge, and the children’s, adolescents’ and families’ perspective and principles in family-centred services when assessing development, function and life situation

General competence

The student

• can analyse and critically reflect on how different understandings of children and childhood can have consequences for physiotherapists’ work
• can assess and critically reflect on the knowledge-basis for different measures and interventions in physiotherapy practice
• can identify and analyse professional and ethical dilemmas in connection with examination and mapping processes

The course will use varied, student-active work methods. The teaching is session-based with two sessions over five days; four days of teaching and one study day per week. There are four to six weeks between each session. Teaching at the sessions will vary between lectures and student-active learning in the form of seminars, group work and presentations. Aside from session-based teaching, the teaching methods used are self-study and work on an examination assignment. Students can choose to submit a draft examination paper during the course (approx. 1,000 words). Lecturers and fellow students will provide oral feedback on the drafts submitted.

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Rebecca Allen