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Applied Fluid Mechanics

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Course Unit Code338-0513/03
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
KOZ30prof. RNDr. Milada Kozubková, CSc.
HRU38doc. Dr. Ing. Lumír Hružík
BUR262Ing. Adam Bureček, Ph.D.
Summary
In the course of Applied Fluid Mechanics, students learn about mathematical models, numerical methods and programs for solving unsteady fluid flow. They will learn experimental methods of dynamic properties evaluation in fluid systems. They will learn the effects of various parameters on the dynamics of fluid systems. Transient and frequency responses of hydraulic lines will be evaluated.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the mathematical models, numerical methods and programs for the solution of unsteady flow in fluid systems. They will gain knowledge about the possibilities, advantages, and limitations of using various mathematical models, numerical methods and programs, especially for hydraulic systems with a long hydraulic pipeline. Students gain experience in the field of experimental determination of dynamic properties of fluid systems. Transient and frequency responses of long hydraulic pipelines will be evaluated. They will gain practical experience in numerical modeling of hydraulic system dynamics with a long hydraulic pipeline in Matlab Fluids.
Course Contents
The program of lectures
1. Overview of mathematical models, numerical methods and programs for solving fluid systems dynamics. One-dimensional pipeline model with lumped parameters - segmented pipeline, program Matlab - Fluids.
2. One-dimensional pipeline model with continuously distributed parameters - quasi-stationary velocity profile, unsteady velocity profile.
3. Method of characteristics and Laplace transform method for solving pipeline with continuously distributed parameters. Software Flowmaster, Circuit and F-achar.
4. Modulus of elasticity of hydraulic lines: calculation equations, the effect of fluid compressibility, pipe walls, amount of air bubbles. Bulk modulus for liquid and gas mixture. Experimental determination of liquid bulk modulus and hose modulus of elasticity.
5. Methods for determination of air content in the liquid. The speed of sound in the hydraulic line. Evaluation of wave runtime. Industrial tomograph.
6. Eigenfrequency of hydraulic system with a long pipeline. Influence of line elasticity module, line length, boundary conditions and liquid viscosity on dynamics. Pulsating flow.
7. Experimental evaluation of the frequency and transient response of long pipeline. Method of measurement and evaluation variables, the frequency spectrum of the measured signal.
8. Simulation of transient and frequency responses of the hydraulic system with a long pipeline in the software Fluids. Modeling of hydraulic systems with proportional directional control valves and hydraulic cylinders with a mass load.
9. Influence of accumulator in the pipeline during pulsating flow. Comparison of numerical models and software for modeling unsteady fluid flow in a long pipeline.


Program of exercises and seminars
1. Hydraulic system for measurement of transient and frequency response of a long pipeline. Structure, control of the proportional directional control valve in the software Matlab. Used sensors, measuring device. Project assignment Measurement and numerical simulation of frequency responses of the hydraulic system with a long pipeline.
2. Transient responses measurements of hydraulic shock in a long pipeline. Frequency response measurement in the long pipeline with throttle valve at its end.
3. Evaluation of measured dynamic properties of a long pipeline. Numerical modeling of the hydraulic system with a long pipeline in software Matlab Fluids. Segmented pipeline model, proportional directional control valve and throttle valve.
4. Numerical modeling of the hydraulic system with a long pipeline in software Matlab Fluids. Numerical simulation of the dynamic properties of hydraulic system with a long pipeline in software Matlab Fluids - comparison of simulated time dependencies of pressure with an experiment.
5. Simulation of the influence of individual parameters (pipeline length, viscosity, amount of air bubbles) on dynamics of hydraulic system – time dependencies of pressure for the simulated hydraulic system. Project assignment Measurement and numerical simulation of long pipeline and hydraulic cylinder with mass load.
6. Hydraulic system with proportional directional control valve and hydraulic cylinder. Structure of hydraulic system, measuring device, sensors. Measurement of time dependencies of pressure and position of a hydraulic cylinder.
7. Numerical modeling of hydraulic system with a hydraulic cylinder and proportional directional control valve.
8. Numerical modeling of hydraulic system with a hydraulic cylinder and proportional directional control valve. Comparison of simulated time dependencies of position and pressure with experiment. Influence of piston diameter and mass load on time responses of pressure and position.
9. Numerical modeling of hydraulic system with a hydraulic cylinder and proportional directional control valve. Credit.


Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
MATLAB User's Guide. The Mathworks, Inc., USA, www.mathworks.com
GOLDSTEIN, R. J. Fluid Mechanics Measurements. Washington: Hemisphere Publishing Corporation. 1983. 647 p. ISBN 0-89116-244-5.
KOZUBKOVÁ, M. Aplikovaná mechanika. Skriptum. Ostrava: VŠB -TU Ostrava, 2003. 96 s. < http://www.338.vsb.cz/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Kozubkova-Aplmech2003.pdf >.
HRUŽÍK, L., KOZUBKOVÁ, M. Dynamika tekutinových mechanizmů – návody do cvičení. Skriptum. Ostrava: VŠB -TU Ostrava, 2006. 82 s. < http://www.338.vsb.cz/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Hruzik-dynamikanavody.pdf >.
KOZUBKOVÁ, M. Simulace a modelování hydraulických systémů. Skriptum. Ostrava: VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2009. 128 s. < http://www.338.vsb.cz/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Kozubkova-Simulace2009.pdf >.
KOZUBKOVÁ, M., JABLONSKÁ, J. Modelování a simulace tekutinových systémů. Skriptum. Ostrava: VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2017. 217 s. < http://www.338.vsb.cz/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Modelov%C3%A1n%C3%AD-a-simulace-tekutinov%C3%BDch-syst%C3%A9m%C5%AF.pdf>.

Recommended Reading:
MILLER, D. S. Internal Flow System, BHRA UK, 396 s., ISBN 0-947711-77-5
EXNER, H. et al. Basic Principles and Components of Fluid Technology. Lohr am Main, Germany: Rexroth AG., 1991. 344 p. ISBN 3-8023-0266-4.
ZYMÁK, V. Dynamika pulsujícího průtoku (Teorie, měření, aplikace, zkušenosti). Brno: PC-DIR Brno, 1994. 210 s. ISBN 80-85895-00-5.
MATLAB User's Guide. The Mathworks, Inc., USA, www.mathworks.com
EXNER, H. et al. Basic Principles and Components of Fluid Technology. Lohr am Main, Germany: Rexroth AG., 1991. 344 p. ISBN 3-8023-0266-4.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Experimental work in labs, Project work
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Exercises evaluation and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        Exercises evaluationCredit35 18
        ExaminationExamination65 33