Transfer of fluids and energy for Bio-engineer

lbir1325a  2024-2025  Louvain-la-Neuve

Transfer of fluids and energy for Bio-engineer
5.00 credits
37.5 h + 22.5 h
Q1
> Schedule
Teacher(s)
Bartosiewicz Yann; Goor Quentin (compensates Javaux Mathieu); Javaux Mathieu; Vanclooster Marnik;
Language
French
Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Content
Theory :
Fluid transfer :
  • Fluid physics
  • Conservation of mass
  • Pressure and momentum
  • Mechanical energy
  • Viscosity/laminar flow
  • Boundary layer/coefficient of friction
  • Pumps: typology, design
Thermodynamics :
  • Steam thermodynamics
  • Steam (TV), gas (TG) and combined (TGV) production cycles, concept of cogeneration (introduction)
  • Compression refrigeration cycles/heat pumps, introduction to cycles and performance criteria
Heat transfer :
  • Heat transfer in steady state
  • Heat transfer by transient conduction
  • Heat transfer by natural and forced convection
  • Heat exchangers: operation and design
Mass transfer :
  • Vapour diagram: Development and applications
Exercises :
  • Fluid physics and units
  • Quantity of motion
  • Pressure losses
  • Calculation of driving and receiving machines under different conditions
  • Gas vapour compression/expansion
  • Vapour and refrigeration cycles
  • Pumps
  • Heat transfer
  • Air humidity
Teaching methods
  • Classroom and/or distance learning lectures
  • In-class and/or distance learning exercise sessions
Evaluation methods
  • Closed-course written examination on theory (50%)
  • Exercise resolution exam using a personal handwritten form of max. 10 pages (50%)
Other information
See 

LBIR1325A — 2024-25

Transferts de fluide et d'énergie pour les bioingénieurs - Transferts de fluides et d'énergie pour les bioingénieurs: partim A

LBIR1325B — 2024-25

Transferts de fluide et d'énergie pour les bioingénieurs - partim B : Case studies

Online resources
Moodle
Bibliography
Voir / See 

LBIR1325A — 2024-25

Transferts de fluide et d'énergie pour les bioingénieurs - Transferts de fluides et d'énergie pour les bioingénieurs: partim A

LBIR1325B — 2024-25

Transferts de fluide et d'énergie pour les bioingénieurs - partim B : Case studies

Teaching materials
  • - Syllabus pour la partie fluides/chaleur - Transparents sur Moodle
Faculty or entity
> AGRO


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Bioengineering
BIR1BA
5
LBIR1122 AND LBIR1211