last modified 17/02/2003

Coursecode: wb3414
Coursename: Dredging Processes 2

ECTS creditpoints: 4
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology
Lecturer(s): Vlasblom, prof.ir. W.J., Miedema, dr.ir. S.A., Matousek, dr.ir. V. Tel.: 015-27 83973
Catalog data:
dredge pumps, pump engine, hydraulic transport of sand, clay and rock, pump pipeline system.		 Course year: MSc 1st year
Period: 2A / 2B
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours: 0
Assessment: Written
Assessm.period(s): 2B, August
(see academic calendar)
Prerequisites: wb3413
Follow up: wb3408B
Detailed description of topics:

1 Pumps and engines

  • Centrifugal dredge pump
  • Pump characteristics and cavitation
  • Influence of particles on the pump characteristics

2 Hydraulic transport by pipeline

  • 2-flow through pipelines
  • Newtonian fluids
  • Non Newtonian fluids
  • Inclined pipelines and long pipelines
  • Measurements and wear

3 Pump pipeline systems

  • Operation point and area’s
  • Production factors

4 Case studies
Course material: collegebook (Vlasblom and Matousek)
References from literature: Wilson, K.C. et al. Slurry Transport Using Centrifugal Pumps, Chapman & Hall, 1997, ISBN 0 7514 0408
Remarks (specific information about assessment, entry requirements, etc.): Incidental
Goals:
The purpose of the lecture is to get insight in the different processes which can be encountered during dredging. Development of theories and simulation models which describes the processes. Knowledge of the processes is required for designing dredging equipment.
Computer use: Computer, when necessary is use for solory design and process simulation.
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