Non-Newtonian Fluid Flow through Pipes

This course covers the comprehensive study of the transport phenomena of non-Newtonian fluids. It focuses on the behavior, properties, and flow of time-independent fluids, power law fluids, Bingham plastic fluids, and Herschel Bulkley fluids through pipes. The course delves into the measurement of rheology, derivation of conservation equations of mass and momentum, and the impact of different geometries on the flow of these fluids. It also provides a detailed understanding of the velocity profile, volumetric flow rate, average and maximum velocity, and pressure distribution for a fluid flowing through a pipe due to pressure difference. The course concludes with illustrative examples demonstrating the application of these principles in real-world scenarios.