ME 122 Introduction to Turbomachinery Syllabus

Text:
Daugherty, Franzini & Finnemore : Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications, SI-Metric Edition
Dixon & Hall, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery, 6th Edition

Topics/Coverage

First Long Exam Chapters 4,6,8, 14

Review :
Flow and Different Types of Losses in Pressure Conduits
Energy Equation
Continuity Equation
Impulse Momentum Equation
Similitude and Dimensional Analysis
Similarity Laws for Turbomachinery
Efficiency Definitions for Turbomachinery
Specific Speed, Peripheral Velocity Factor
Second Long Exam – Chapter 15
Impulse Turbines
Third Long Exam – Chapter 16
Reaction Turbines
Francis Turbines
Propeller Turbines
Hydroelectric Turbine Selection
Fourth Long Exam – Chapter 17
Pumps
Axial Flow Pumps
Mixed Flow Pumps
Radial Flow Pumps
Pumps in Series
Pumps in Parallel
System Characteristic Curve

Evaluation Method: Grade Equivalents

4 Long Exams 95 up 1.0

Exemption: Long Exam Average ≥ 55 90 up 1.25
For those exempted: Raw Grade = Long Exam Average 85 up 1.5
For those taking the Final Exam: 80 up 1.75
Raw Grade 60% Long Exam + 40% Final Exam 75 up 2.0
70 up 2.25
65 up 2.5
60 up 2.75
55 up 3.0
50 up 4.0