Base Knowledge
Nothing to declare.
Teaching Methodologies
The teaching methodologies include lecturing with computer support, field trips to different fluid network installations, seminars on specific topics, and group work.
Learning Results
The main aims of this course unit are: Theoretical and practical approach on the fundamental core aspects of fluid networks, introducing the components, materials, technical terminology and methodologies useful to the design, project and construction of industrial piping systems. Develop group skills. At the end of this course unit, the student is expected to be able to: design, create, manage and head the installation of fluid networks projects; plan and carry out programs and activities related to the maintenance of fluid networks.
Program
Introduction. Piping system design. Pipes: materials; production processes; standard pipe dimensions. Pipe assembly systems and connectors. Valves. Expansion joints. Steam traps, separators and filters. Flexibility in piping: pipe supports. Examples of industrial installations: piping drawings. Standards and project codes, construction and certification. Project of special fluids networks.
Curricular Unit Teachers
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
TELES, Pedro C. Silva – Tubulações Industriais, Materiais, Projecto, Montagem, Livros Técnicos e Científicos
Editora S.A., 9ª edição, 1997. (in Portuguese).
TELES, Pedro C. Silva – Tubulações Industriais, Cálculo, Livros Técnicos e Científicos Editora S.A., 9ª edição,
1997. (in Portuguese).
OLIVEIRA, A. Virgílio Monteiro, Apontamentos das aulas teóricas, 2022. (in Portuguese).
MENDES, J. Ferreira, Apontamentos das aulas teóricas, 2022. (in Portuguese).
CARRIER International Limited – Manual de Aire Condicionado, Marcombo Editores, 1992. (in Spanish)