Flow Of Liquids Through Pipes, Fittings And Valves

Master Piping Systems: Equipment, Design, Operation & Energy Optimization

What you'll learn

Fundamentals of Mechanical Energy and the Mechanical Energy Equation

Mechanical Energy Concepts

Fundamentals of Piping Systems & Valves

Friction Loss due to Pipe Friction, Fittings and Valves

Reynolds Number: Laminar, Transient and Turbulent Flow

The Friction Factor: Concept, Idea, Calculations and Impact in Piping

Pressure Drops in Pipes

Pressure Drops due to Friction Loss

Requirements

Basic Science such as Physics & Math

Description

Course Description:Welcome to our comprehensive course on Fluid Mechanics, focusing on the dynamics of liquids as they move through pipes, fittings, and valves. We'll also explore pipe materials, sizing, and dimensions, considering traditional options like steel and copper, as well as modern alternatives such as PVC and HDPE. Understanding how materials affect flow dynamics is vital for optimizing system performance.In addition to pipes, we'll cover various fittings and valves used in industrial processes, each playing a critical role in regulating flow and pressure. By analyzing their impact on friction loss, you'll learn to design efficient piping networks.This course covers essential concepts such as friction loss, pressure drop, Reynolds number, and more, tailored for professionals in the process and manufacturing industry.The Reynolds number helps us classify flow regimes – laminar, transient, or turbulent – within pipes, crucial for understanding flow behavior and predicting patterns accurately.Friction loss is central to understanding how energy dissipates as fluids encounter resistance in conduits. We'll delve into the factors contributing to friction loss, including pipe surface roughness, velocity gradients, and fluid properties. Through equations like the Darcy-Weisbach equation and Hazen-Williams formula, you'll learn to predict pressure drops accurately.To reinforce learning, the course offers solved problems covering friction loss calculations, pressure drop analyses, and flow rate determinations. These practical exercises will enhance your problem-solving skills and prepare you for real-world challenges in fluid mechanics.Join us on this enlightening journey through the intricate pathways of fluid flow and hydraulic engineering, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your field.What You Will Learn:By the end of this course, you will be able to:Mechanical Energy ConceptsFundamentals of Piping Systems & ValvesFriction Loss due to Pipe Friction, Fittings and ValvesReynolds Number: Laminar, Transient and Turbulent FlowThe Friction Factor: Concept, Idea, Calculations and Impact in PipingPressure Drops in PipesPressure Drops due to Friction LossFundamentals of Mechanical Energy and the Mechanical Energy EquationRecommended Audience:This course is suitable for both: Students & Professionals. From Undergraduate and Graduate engineering students, environmental science majors, all the way to Professionals in engineering, environmental, and technical fields.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome/Trailer

Lecture 2 Before you Start - Course Overview

Lecture 3 Fluid Mechanics Series - Course Structure

Lecture 4 About this Course

Lecture 5 Introduction to Piping Systems. Why We Need Piping systems?

Lecture 6 Basic Review of Topics + Mechanical Energy Equation Review

Section 2: All About Pipes: Types, Materials & Standards

Lecture 7 All About Pipes

Lecture 8 Pipes, Piping, Pipeline, Piping Systems

Lecture 9 Pipe Selection Criteria

Lecture 10 Piping Materials & Piping Standards (ASTM, API, B88, etc…)

Lecture 11 Pipe Sizing (ASME, BWG and Others)

Lecture 12 Context of Material Roughnes

Lecture 13 Common Piping Problems & Troubleshooting

Lecture 14 Closure of Pipes

Section 3: Fittings & Valves Used in Piping Systems

Lecture 15 Introduction to Fittings & Valves!

Lecture 16 Common Accesories Found in Piping Systems: Fittings & Valves

Lecture 17 Accesories that Won't Affect Fluid Flow: Pipe Hangers, Base, Shoes, etc.

Lecture 18 Fittings that Affect Fluid Flow: Expanders, Contractors, Elbows, Reducers, etc.

Lecture 19 What Are Valves? Why We Need Them in the Industry?

Lecture 20 Common Industrial Valves: Ball, Globe, Gate, Butterfly, Check, Safety Valves & M

Lecture 21 Problems & Troubleshooting of Fittings & Valves

Lecture 22 Section Closure - Fittings & Valves

Section 4: Fundamentals of Fluid Flow in Pipes (REVIEW)

Lecture 23 Introduction to Fluid Flow in Pipes

Lecture 24 Reynolds Number and Types of Flow

Lecture 25 Types of Flow: Laminar, Transient & Turbulent

Lecture 26 Turbulent Flow (Theory + Exercise)

Lecture 27 Special Case: Plug Flow

Lecture 28 Relative Roughness - What is it?

Lecture 29 Non-Cylindrical Pipes: Hydraulic Radius and Equivalent Diameter

Lecture 30 Exercises: Non-Cylindrical Pipes: Hydraulic Radius and Equivalent Diameter

Lecture 31 Closure of Fluid Flow in Pipes

Section 5: Friction Loss in Pipes (a.k.a. Head Loss or Pressure Loss) Hfs

Lecture 32 Introduction to Friction Loss in Pipes (Hfs)

Lecture 33 What Is Friction? How Is It Related to Head Loss?

Lecture 34 Introduction to the Friction Factor - (Darcy's and Fanning Models in Laminar and

Lecture 35 How to Read Moody's Chart for Friction Factor - Theory and Exercise

Lecture 36 Friction Factor Equations: Chen, Swamee Jain, Hazen Williams & More!

Lecture 37 NOTE: Energy Loss vs Friction Factor

Lecture 38 Energy Loss due to Pipe Wall Friction - Theory and Exercises

Lecture 39 Closure to Friction Loss in Pipes

Section 6: Friction Loss in Fittings & Valves (Hff)

Lecture 40 Introduction to Friction Loss due to Fittings & Valves (Hff)

Lecture 41 Friction Loss in Fittings & Valves - Theory & Exercises

Lecture 42 K Constant for Fittings & Valves - Theory & Exercises

Lecture 43 NOTE: Why relating to Equivalent Lenght is Important

Lecture 44 How to Relate Friction due to Fittings to Pipe Wall (Hfs and Hff) + Exercise

Lecture 45 Putting it All Together: Friction Loss due to Pipe Walls, Fittings and Valves

Lecture 46 Closure of Friction Loss due to Fittings & Valves

Section 7: Solved Problems: Liquid Flow through Pipes, Fittings & Valves

Lecture 47 Introduction to Friciton Loss in Piping Systems

Lecture 48 Basics & Reynolds Number

Lecture 49 Ex. 043 Relationship Between Volumetric Flow Rate, Area and Velocity (Basic Engi

Lecture 50 Ex. 045 Continuity Equation Application (Basic Eng)

Lecture 51 Ex. 046 Relating Velocity and Volumetric Flow to Get the Pipes Diameter (Basic E

Lecture 52 Ex. 047 Continuity Equation Applied to a Pipe Reduction

Lecture 53 Ex. 049 Interesting Pressure Drop in an Expanded Pipe (Bernoulli)

Lecture 54 Ex. 052 Relating Pressure Drop With Velocities (Bernoulli)

Lecture 55 Ex. 053 Pressure Drops Due to Velocity Changes (Bernoulli)

Lecture 56 Ex. 020 Reynolds Number and Pressure Drop in a Non-Cylindrical Pipe

Lecture 57 Ex. 061 Identifying Type of Flow: Laminar or Turbulent Flow

Lecture 58 Ex. 063 Minimum Pipe Diameter Given Different Operation Fluids (Reynolds Number)

Lecture 59 Ex. 065 Transient State Flow in a Pipe (Reynolds Number)

Lecture 60 S6L03 Friction Loss in Pipes

Lecture 61 Ex. 068 Friction Loss in a Long Pipe (Friction Loss Type I)

Lecture 62 Ex. 073 Using Chen's Equation for Friction Factor (Friction Factor Equations)

Lecture 63 Ex. 075 Hazen Williams Equation (Friction Factor Equations & Friction Loss)

Lecture 64 Friction Loss in Fittings & Valves

Lecture 65 Ex. 059 Calculating K Value With Experimental Data (Friction Due to Valves)

Lecture 66 Ex. 087 Friction Loss Due to a Pipe Connected to a Vessel (Friction Loss in Fitt

Lecture 67 Ex. 089 Friction Loss Due to Gradual Expansion of 60º (Friction Loss due to Fitt

Lecture 68 Ex. 091 Friction Loss in a Sudden Contraction (Friction Loss in Fittings)

Lecture 69 Ex. 093 Pipe Entrace Edge Effect on Friction Loss (Friction Factor in Fittings)

Lecture 70 Ex. 097 Pressure Drop Due to a Street Elbow (Friction Loss in Fittings)

Lecture 71 Closure to Friction Loss in Piping Systems

Section 8: Closure

Lecture 72 Course Content Review & Closure

Lecture 73 FINAL BONUS

Scicience & Engineering Students,Process Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Mechanical Engineer, Piping Engineering, etc…,Operator of Manufacturing/Process Industries