Mechanics of Fluids: Introduction to Process Fluids
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
This course will teach you about various fluid types and their chemical and physical properties. Topics covered include the compressibility of gases and the incompressibility of liquids. Additionally, you will delve into the nature of phases, explore the applications and control of phase changes, and gain insights into the fluid distillation process. The course also covers different types of fluid systems and emulsions.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Define fluid and describe the way a fluid behaves.
- Identify the chemical structure of hydrocarbons.
- Explain the attractive forces of molecules.
- Describe the principle of molecular thermal expansion.
- Define the properties of liquids, including melting, freezing, pour, and cloud points.
- Identify the effects of liquid vapor pressure on evaporation and condensation.
- Describe the effect of compression on a gas.
- Explain how to prevent water hammering that results from liquid incompressibility.
- List three phases of matter and the causes of phase change.
- Explain the difference between heat and temperature.
- Define the specific heat of fluids.
- Indicate the differences between sensible and latent heat.
- Outline the process of distillation.
- Identify the different types of fluid systems.
- Define emulsion and describe the properties of unstable and stable emulsions.
