Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
193322003104FLUID MECHANICS AND HYDRAULICSCompulsory233
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
1To be able to comprehend the engineering applications of fluid mechanics principles.
2Understanding the difference between pressurized flow and gravity flow
3To be able to comprehend the principles in the design of pipeline systems.
4To be able to comprehend the basic hydraulic equations
5To be able to comprehend hydraulic applications in the field of firefighting
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Behaviors of fluids, hydrostatics, flow types, hydrostatic forces, basic equations, hydraulic systems and studies of hydraulic systems, pumps.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Fluid definition and properties
2General review of fluid mechanics
3Pipe hydraulics
4Flow types, Laminar flow, Turbulent flow
5Velocity distribution in pipes and related equations
6Head losses in pipes; continuous head losses and local head lossesRelated problems and solutions
7Piping systemsRelated problems and solutions
8Midterm exam
9Energy losses, Darcy Weisbach equation
10hydraulic equationsSolution of hydraulic equations and applications
11Hydrant systems and applicationsRelated problems and solutions
12Gravity systems and their applicationsRelated problems and solutions
13Pumped systems and pump applicationsRelated problems and solutions
14General assessment and preparation for the final exam
15Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Akışkanlar Mekaniği ve Hidrolik (Prof. Dr. Mehmet BERKÜN)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14228
Self Study14342
Individual Study for Mid term Examination188
Individual Study for Final Examination11515
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)95
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