Course: Fluid Flow Metrology

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Course title Fluid Flow Metrology
Course code KKE/FFMA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Duda Daniel, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Uruba Václav, prof. Ing. CSc.
Course content
Type of classes - LECTURES 1 Theory of physical modelling, Buckingham pi-theorem. 2 Measurement of pressure and temperature, static, total and dynamic values. 3 Measurement of flow velocity, pressure based, hot sensors, optical methods. 4 Measurement of flow rate in a pipe, volumetric, pressure losses, ultrasonic, vortex and thermal principles. 5 Measurement of wall skin friction, direct and indirect methods. 6 Optical methods (flow visualization, fluid density, concentration and temperature). Laser based methods. 7 Measurement errors sources, data acquisition methods and signal treatment. 8 Wind tunnels and test rigs for physical modelling in fluid mechanics. Type of classes - LABORATORY 1 Pressure and temperature measurement in air flow. 2 Flow-rate measurement in a pipe using a measuring orifice. 3 PIV measurement of velocity fields in wind tunnel. 4 Velocity measurements in a point within the flow by LDA method. 5 Velocity measurements by HW method, turbulence evaluation.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Practicum
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 60 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 40 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 56 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Fundamentals of mechanics, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
Skills
Ability of individual work and collaboration in a group.
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Knowledge of ideas behind physical modelling. Knowledge of pressure, temperature and flow velocity measuring techniques.
Skills
Ability to interpret and present the research outcomes.
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Skills
Laboratory work
Competences
Multimedia supported teaching
assessment methods
Knowledge
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills
Seminar work
Competences
Seminar work
Recommended literature
  • C. Tropea, A. Yarin, J.F. Foss. Springer Handbook of Experimental Fluid Mechanics. 2016.
  • M. Raffel, et al.:. Particle Image Velocimetry: A Practical Guide. 2007.
  • P. Bradshaw, J. H. Horlock, W.A. Woods. Experimental Fluid Mechanics. 2016.
  • S.K.A. Naib. Experimental Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Modelling. 2010.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester