Mechanics of Fluids: Static Pressure and Head
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
This course will teach you about the nature of static pressure, how to calculate it, and how it is used. You will learn how to calculate pressure from liquid level, how to calculate liquid level from bottom gauge pressure, and about the instruments that operate on the principle of static pressure. You will also learn about the nature and hazards of vacuum, and how static pressure is used in handling and transporting fluids.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Define static pressure and describe how it affects fluid density and level.
- Calculate static pressure using static head and specific gravity.
- Calculate pressure head in a closed or vented vessel.
- Define suction head and describe suction head system operation.
- Define suction lift and describe suction lift system operation.
- Define Net Positive Suction Head and describe how it is calculated.
- Describe the different types of manometers and how they work.
- Describe how a gauge glass works to measure level.
- Calculate level and pressure in vented and closed vessels.
- Calculate the level of a fluidized bed.
- Identify the effect of a vacuum on a vessel.
- Identify applications for a pressure lift transfer.
- Describe the purpose and function of gravity flow systems.
- Describe the purpose and function of vents in an atmospheric vessel.
- Describe how an ejector is used to produce a vacuum within a vessel or a line.
- Determine tower conditions by calculating the static pressure between trays.
- Describe the purpose and function of siphons and loop seals.
