Fundamentals of Liquid Hydraulics in Pipeline Systems

3 credits · Graduate Programs

Introduction to the fundamentals of liquid hydraulics in pipeline systems. Topics include petroleum fluids, design elements and economics, mechanical design, fluid mechanics fundamentals, pipeline hydraulics, isothermal flow, pumping requirements, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, operations and maintenance design, and design optimization. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Mechanical Engineering 630 and 619.49 (Fundamentals of Liquid Hydraulics in Pipeline Systems) will not be allowed.