Pumps, fans and pipelines (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Basics of pump and fan technology
Aimed at students in the Water & infra field & HVAC- students

Recap of the basics
Laws of affinity
The pump and Bernoulli's laws
Basics of audio technology (Flow related)
Energy balance of an open system
Channel flow
Pipeline flow
Industrial configurations of pumps and fans

Objective

After taking part in this module, the student:
- knows flow mechanics and the guiding principles of equipment applying flow mechanics

- Knows how to design different fluid pipelines, ducts and circuits

- Knows the operating principles of pumps and blowers, and can design, maintain and adjust different kinds of equipment

- Knows different flow modes and their effects on processes

- Knows the significance of various fluids in different industrial sectors.

Materials

Lecture slides
Lecture PDF with attachments
Calculation tasks and model solutions
Laboratory instructions

Teaching methods

Teaching in class
Study material itself
Tasks
Homework
Laboratory training and related reporting 2 pcs
Exercises

Exam schedules

Final exam at the end of the course. a 2x 45 min
Alternatively, two mid-term exams, one of which is for fan technology a 2x 45 min and the other for pumping technology. a 2x 45 min
Re-take examinations according to EE- technology guidelines. Note re-take examinations dates and times.
Retake 1: 14:05:2024
Retake 2: 04.06.2024

International connections

Studying in class mode
Learning the calculation routine for basic flow and thermal calculations
Getting to know the material through self-study and thereby learning new things
Learning, observing and reporting pumping technical solutions in laboratory work

Completion alternatives

The Turkuamk's instructions on aspiration are applied
Previous courses of similar content at other educational institutions, especially technical colleges or universities of applied sciences, can be credited either partially or completely.
Students from previous annual courses who are renewing, will be given the opportunity to take an exam for the entire course at once if necessary.

Student workload

Normal credit-specific load

Qualifications

Prerequisite:
Flow and Heat Transfer Technology – At least attended, preferably completed

Further information

During the lessons in the classrooms
ITS-Learning messaging board
E-mail