Fluid mechanics and rheology

Be able to

quantitatively describe the flow of perfect or Newtonian fluids in simple configurations such as pipes calculate the usual pressure drops and choose the right pump for transporting a fluid through a given hydraulic circuit
identify tools for describing the transport of complex fluids and relate the texture of food matrices to their constitution

Mathematics: vector analysis and differential equations

Fluid mechanics part (9CM + 6TD)

General introduction to fluid dynamics
Fluid statics
Continuity equation
Perfect fluid dynamics
The momentum theorem: applications
Real fluid mechanics
Real fluid dynamics : Navier-Stockes equations
The laminar flow of Newtonian fluids
Generalities of turbomachinery
Euler's theory, case of centrifugal pumps
Pressure losses in hydraulic circuits
Choice of pumps
Cavitation and viscous effects

Rheology part (7 CM)
General introduction

Elementary rheological behaviors
Flow in non-Newtonian fluid pipesNewtonian fluids
Linear viscoelasticity
Viscometers
Viscoelasticity in the harmonic regime
Equipment specific to the food industry
Structure/rheological behavior of some food matrices

Physics

Ranal V. Giles, Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique, MC Graw Hill, Schaum series 1975
Comolet, Mécanique expérimentales des fluides, I et II, Masson et cie Editeurs, 1963
Desjardins D., Combarnous M., Bonneton N., Mécanique des fluides. Problèmes résolus avec rappels de cours Collection DUNOD, 2002
Candel S., Mécanique des fluides. Dunod Université Bordas, 1990
Comprendre la rhéologie, Ph. Coussot, J. L. Grossiord, EDP Sciences, Les Ulis (France), 2001