After completing this course, the licensee should be able to:
- Define a fluid.
- Define pressure and identify common units of pressure measurement.
- State Pascal's Law and give an example of its application.
- Explain the difference between gauge pressure and absolute pressure.
- Explain the Bernoulli Effect and give three examples of how it is utilized in industry.
- Explain how a siphon works.
Course Format: Text
Credit Type: Drinking Water
CEUs: 0.1
Course ID(s): 21-2021
Approved By: Department of Health And Human Services - Drinking Water
Fluid Mechanics [11 Activities]
- 01. Definition of a Fluid
- 02. Fluids Distribute Forces
- 03. Definition of Pressure
- 04. Measuring Pressure
- 05. Sources of Fluid Pressure
- 06. Gauge Verses Absolute Pressure
- 07. Liquid Seeks Its Own Level
- 08. Velocity Head Verses Static Pressure
- 09. The Bernoulli Effect and Venturi Applications
- 10. Friction Head
- 11. The Siphon
Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- Certificate of Achievement
- IACET Certificate of Achievement