Academic Catalog

MDM537 FLUID MACHINERY

Course Code:	8760537
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	0.0
Department:	Mechanical Design And Manufacturing
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Graduate
Course Coordinator:	Assoc.Prof.Dr. ALÝ KARAKUÞ
Offered Semester:	Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Introduction.Review of Fluid Mechanics.Fundamental Relations for the Flow Through an Arbitrary Turbo machine.Energy Relations Through an Arbitrary Turbomachine. Momentum Relations Through an Arbitrary Turbomachine.Theoretical Operational Characteristics of turbomachinery.Dimensional Analysis and Similitude.Actual Operational Characteristics and pump system Combinations.Hydraulic pumps.Hydraulic Turbines.Centrifugal Compressors and Fans.Axial Compressors and Fans.Design Considerations.Positive Displacement Fluid Machinery.