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Aims :

The student should acquire basic knowledge on the behavior and choice, depending on the particular application, of the principal types of fluid machines using the fundamental thermo-fluidodynamics concepts both already acquired and integrated in the course.

Topics :

- Introduction and classification of fluid machines
- Reminds on thermo- and fluid-dynamic concepts applied to fluid machines
- Hydraulic energy exploitation in hydraulic plants – Pelton, Francis and Kaplan turbine types.
- Positive displacement pumps and centrifugal pumps.
- Positive displacement compressors
- Principals of reciprocating internal combustion engines: reference cycles for both compression and spark ignited engines, combustion process in internal combustion engines; fuel injection plants; Torque and power curves and load matching.

Textbooks :

Materiale didattico fornito dal docente
Macchine Renato Della Volpe Liguori Editore
Macchine idrauliche G. Minelli Ed. Pitagora Bologna
Motori a combustione interna G. Ferrari Ed. Capitello Torino

Exam :

Oral

Tutorial Session :

Always on appointment or monday from the 12,30 hours 10,30 to c/o the Department of Energetic.