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Technology - TECH 324

Fluid Power

  • Convert units in both the English and metric systems.
  • Know the difference between weight and mass and be able to convert between the two.
  • Practice problem solving techniques to various types of problems.
  • Calculate the pressure inside a container given the force and area over which the force is applied.
  • Know the difference between mass density, specific weight, and specific gravity and be able to convert between these density measurements.
  • Learn how to convert specific gravity to degrees Baume or degrees API
  • Learn how to measure using a hydrometer.
  • Learn the difference between dynamic and kinematic viscosity.
  • Read viscosity charts.
  • Convert between absolute and gage pressure.
  • Calculate the hydrostatic pressure at a point in a liquid based on the height and density of the fluid.
  • Know Pascal’s Paradox and know how to apply the concept to real systems
  • Calculate pressure and differential pressure from manometer measurements.
  • Learn how to use a barometer and to use charts to adjust for density changes due to ambient temperature.
  • Calculate flow rates and flow times based on given data of fluid flowing systems.
  • Identify common materials of construction.
  • Identify schedule sizes for various pipe samples from their dimensions.
  • Calculate various flow problems using the continuity equation.
  • Calculate various problems and scenarios using Bernoulli’s equation.
  • Using Torricelli’s theorem, calculate flow rates, velocities, and liquid tank heights.
  • Calculate the time to empty or partially empty a tank.
  • Calculate various problems and scenarios using the General Energy Equation.
  • Calculate power requirements for fluid flowing systems based on required energy output.
  • Calculate the Reynold’s number for a fluid system and determine if the flow is laminar or turbulent.
  • Calculate the friction losses using Darcy’s Equation.
  • Use the Moody diagram to calculate the friction losses in a turbulent flow system.
  • Calculate flow rates in systems with non-circular flow sections including annular sections.

Prepared by: Carol Schulte, D.E.