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Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer (5 cr)

Code: 8B00DA81-3003

General information


Enrollment
10.11.2025 - 14.01.2026
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Timing
07.01.2026 - 26.04.2026
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Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
English
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering
Teachers
Ilmari Äijö
Groups
AFE24
Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-Food Engineering , full time studies
Course
8B00DA81

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Upon competition of the course, students will
- understand the more important issues involved in rheology and heat transfer technology. They will also be familiar with design criterias and common devices associated with these areas, such as valves, pumps and heat exchangers
- be able to evaluate the importance of the material properties with design of food process systems
- be able to calculate simple process equipment dimensions and equipment choices.

Content

Mass and energy balances

Fluid dynamics engineering
- Pressure loss in pipes
- Types of valves
- Types of pumps
- Dimensions of valves and pumps

Heat transfer engineering
- Theory of heat transfer
- Heat exchangers and their dimensions
- Heat transfer unit operations in food sector
- Refrigeration technology

Materials

Lecture materials

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises

Student workload

Workload 135hours of which 49 hours of lectures

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned

Qualifications

Mechanics
Electrical and Thermal Physics

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