Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | 193322003104 | FLUID MECHANICS AND HYDRAULICS | Compulsory | 2 | 3 | 3 |
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Level of Course Unit |
Short Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
The aim of this course is to comprehend the applications of fluid mechanics principles in the field of firefighting. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Öğr. Gör. Çağrı AKGÜN |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | To be able to comprehend the engineering applications of fluid mechanics principles. | 2 | Understanding the difference between pressurized flow and gravity flow | 3 | To be able to comprehend the principles in the design of pipeline systems. | 4 | To be able to comprehend the basic hydraulic equations | 5 | To be able to comprehend hydraulic applications in the field of firefighting |
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
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Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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Course Contents |
Behaviors of fluids, hydrostatics, flow types, hydrostatic forces, basic equations, hydraulic systems and studies of hydraulic systems, pumps. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Fluid definition and properties | | | 2 | General review of fluid mechanics | | | 3 | Pipe hydraulics | | | 4 | Flow types, Laminar flow, Turbulent flow | | | 5 | Velocity distribution in pipes and related equations | | | 6 | Head losses in pipes; continuous head losses and local head losses | Related problems and solutions | | 7 | Piping systems | Related problems and solutions | | 8 | Midterm exam | | | 9 | Energy losses, Darcy Weisbach equation | | | 10 | hydraulic equations | Solution of hydraulic equations and applications | | 11 | Hydrant systems and applications | Related problems and solutions | | 12 | Gravity systems and their applications | Related problems and solutions | | 13 | Pumped systems and pump applications | Related problems and solutions | | 14 | General assessment and preparation for the final exam | | | 15 | Final Exam | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Akışkanlar Mekaniği ve Hidrolik (Prof. Dr. Mehmet BERKÜN) |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Self Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 8 | 8 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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