Course Syllabus

Catalog Description:
CHEN 231

Department Requisite:

Credit:
Lecture: 3

Practical: 0

Training: 1

Fluid static, mass balance, momentum balance, energy balance on finite and differential systems, laminar
and turbulent flow in pipes, fluid flow in porous media, boundary layer theory, fluid flow, flow behavior,
flow applications

Prerequisite: CHEN 201

Textbook: Welty J. R., Wicks, C. E., Wilson, R. E., & Rorrer, G., Fundamentals of Momentum Heat,
and Mass Transfer, 4th Edition, John Wiley & Sons.2000

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO's)

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to:
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distinguish between a fluid property and a flow property

define an appropriate control volume of a fluid flow system for the application of the integral
expression of linear momentum
recognize the need to apply the conservation of mass law to solve a given fluid flow problem
define an appropriate control volume of the fluid flow problem for the application of the integral
expression of the conservation of energy equation
define fluid viscosity and use appropriate SI and other engineering systems of units to express it.
distinguish between Newtonian and Non Newtonian fluids in terms of their stress-rate of strain
relationships
describe geometric, kinetic, and dynamic similarities between a model and a prototype of a system
differentiate the relationships between the fanning friction factor for both laminar and turbulent
flow in pipes
calculate pressure variation in a static fluid using inertia and non-inertia coordinate systems
apply the basic equation of fluid static to manometery and to calculate forces on submerged forces.
apply the integral expression of linear momentum to steady and unsteady state fluid flow problems
of different natures and concern by a term-by-term analysis of this expression as they pertain to the
problem

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apply Bernoulli equation to solve problems that satisfy necessary conditions

predict shear stress and rate of shear work of a lamina flow of a Newtonian fluid using Newtons
law of viscosity
apply Hagen-Poiseuille equation to find the pressure drop and associated drag force on a circular
conduit resulting from the flow of a viscous fluid
determine the friction factor and head loss for pipe flow and fittings
write the gradient of a scalar field and discuss its implications
use either a moving or a fixed coordinate system in the application of the momentum theorem to a
control volume moving with a uniform velocity
use Hirschfelder, Curtiss and Bird equation to predict the viscosity of a non-polar gas and recognize
the effects of temperature and pressure on the viscosity of gases and liquids
develop the differential continuity equation based on a differential element in different coordinate
systems
use the Navier-Stokes equation for incompressible flow to solve simple flow problems
write expressions for the velocity profile, pressure drop and shear stress of a Newtonian fluid in
fully developed laminar flow in different flow geometries such as flow in pipes and between
parallel flat plates
apply Blasiuss solution and/or the approximate solution of the laminar boundary layer on a flat
plate to find boundary layer thickness, local skin friction coefficient, mean skin friction coefficient
and frictional drag force.
use the approximate solution of the turbulent boundary layer over a flat plate to estimate boundary
layer thickness, local and mean skin friction coefficients and frictional drag force
construct computer programs to find out the velocity profiles of a flowing fluid in single or multiple
directions
complete both reading and writing assignments in due time
participate in class discussion and think critically
act responsibly and ethically in carrying out individual as well as group projects
acquire the necessary skills to communicate, listen, negotiate, and evaluate their strengths and
weaknesses as members of a team
collaborate effectively with multidiscipline team
utilize the literature base and information resources for engineering
communicate effectively and deals with others
seek learning opportunities outside the classroom environment

Course Topics and their Duration

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Description
Fluid and flow properties

Conservation of mass

Newtons second law of motion

Duration
in Weeks
1-2
3
4-5

1st Mid Term

Conservation of energy

6-7

Shear stress in laminar flow.

8-10

Analysis of a differential fluid element in laminar flow

2nd Mid Term

1
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3

Differential equations of fluid flow.

13

Viscous flow and the boundary layer concept

Final Exam

Lecture:
Sunday, Tuesday
11:00 am 12:20 pm
Building 5, Room 107
Lab:
Tutorial :

Tuesday
1:00 pm 1:50 pm
Building 5, Room

107

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11-12

Dimensional analysis

Class Schedule

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14-15

Course Relationship to Key Student Outcomes

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Prepared By:
Dr. Imtiaz Ali

Coordinator:

Date

Spring 2014/2015 (Second Term - 1435-1436 )