Rheology of fluids (ENP160)


Course description for study year 2024-2025

Facts

Course code

ENP160

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Content

NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th.

  • Viscosity,
  • Non-Newtonian and Newtonian fluids,
  • Viscoelasticity,
  • Extensional viscosity
  • Shear thinning and shear thickening properties of fluids,
  • Modelling flow curves,
  • Rheology of fluids
    • Polymer solutions
    • Emulsions
    • Dispersions (including the zeta potential)
    • Rheology of drilling fluids
    • Cement Rheology
    • Powder rheology

Learning outcome

The student will learn how to measure and use fluid and gel property measurements for application in the process industry. This knowledge can be used to determine optimal conditions for predicting pressure losses of flow in pipes, annuli and through equipment. Similarly, the student will learn about shelf life of products consisting of fluids and gels. Such knowledge is relevant for:

  • Drilling and completion of geothermal, carbon capture, oil or gas wells
  • Placement and curing of cement and concrete
  • Industrial production of liquid-based food products (including cheeses)
  • Production of water and oil based paints
  • Battery production
  • Production of medicines
  • Blood rheology (Hemorheology)
  • Paper production
  • Handling quick clay formations
  • and other applications

The students learn about the deformation and flow of these materials.

This course generates input to programming packages.

Kunnskap:

The students will be able to select a relevant rheological model for a future application. They should be able to use this model within the correct sets of deformation rates. This includes prediction of pressure losses in pipes and annuli for complex fluids.

Ferdigheter:

The students will be able to use standard and scientific instruments a rheologist should be able to use with correct accessories. They will also be able to characterize rheological behaviour of fluids.

Generell kompetanse:

The students should have good background to introduce rheological models into Python programming of industrial processes.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

General Mathematic, General Chemistry, Physics, Fluid mechanics, Excel or similar softwares.

Exam

Mappe og skriftlig eksamen

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Mappevurdering 1/2 Letter grades
Skriftlig eksamen 1/2 4 Hours Letter grades

The course has a continuous assessment consisting of a portfolio and a final written exam. The written exam is held digitally on campus. The portfolio counts for 50% of the final grade, and the exam counts for 50% of the final grade. The portfolio is stretched throughout the semester consist of five laboratory reports. The reports are to be done individually. All the reports in the portfolio and the exam must be passed in order to pass the course. If a student fail the portfolio, he or she must re-do the portfolio the next time the course is offered. A re-sit exam is offered for students who fail or has a valid absence at the exam.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Alf Kristian Gjerstad

Course teacher:

Jorunn Hamre Vrålstad

Course teacher:

Jostein Djuve

Course teacher:

Arild Saasen

Method of work

Introductory and theoretical studies in the classroom and practical experiments in laboratories. The allocated time for practical laboratory work is 4 hours per exercise.

Open for

The course is also available for students at the Department of Quality and Health Technology at the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto