Mechanics of Fluids: Units of Fluid Measurement
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
Units of Fluid Measurement is a course that teaches you about the different ways to measure fluids. You will learn about pressure, temperature, density, gravity, and viscosity. You will also learn about absolute measurement and how to convert measurements from one unit to another.
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:
- Calculate pressure measurements in PSI or kPa.
- Describe the purpose and function of a manometer and interpret manometer readings.
- Convert barometric, gauge, and atmospheric pressure to absolute pressure.
- Identify temperature values in Fahrenheit and Rankine degrees.
- Identify temperature values in Celsius and Kelvin degrees.
- Describe how to convert temperatures from one scale to another.
- Define density and describe its value as a unit of measurement.
- Define specific gravity.
- Describe the process for obtaining an API Gravity measurement of a hydrocarbon fluid.
- Describe the process for obtaining a Baume Gravity measurement of a non-hydrocarbon fluid.
- Describe how a fluid's viscosity affects flow rate.
- Define Saybolt viscosity and describe how it is measured.
- Describe the purpose and function of absolute and kinematic viscosity measurements.
- Define viscosity index and describe how to use the viscosity temperature chart.
