Fluid Mechanics 1
Unit code: HES2340
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| Contact hours | 60 hours |
| Campus | Hawthorn, Sarawak |
| Prerequisites | |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Aims and objectives
This unit of study aims to provide you with an understanding of the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, an appreciation of the design principles in fluid systems, the ability to analyse existing fluid systems and contribute to new designs.After successfully completing this unit, you should be able to:
1. Describe and apply the fundamentals of fluid mechanics. (K1, K2, K3, A2)
2. Appreciate the design principles of fluid systems. (K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A2)
3. Analyse existing fluid systems and design new fluid systems. (K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A2, A7)
4. Safely execute experiments, analyse and interpret results and errors, and formulate conclusions. (K2, S1, A7)
5. Generate high quality reports as part of a team and as an individual. (A2, A7)
1. Describe and apply the fundamentals of fluid mechanics. (K1, K2, K3, A2)
2. Appreciate the design principles of fluid systems. (K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A2)
3. Analyse existing fluid systems and design new fluid systems. (K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A2, A7)
4. Safely execute experiments, analyse and interpret results and errors, and formulate conclusions. (K2, S1, A7)
5. Generate high quality reports as part of a team and as an individual. (A2, A7)
Swinburne Engineering Competencies for this Unit of Study
This Unit of Study will contribute to you attaining the following Swinburne Engineering Competencies:
K1 Basic Science: Proficiently applies concepts, theories and techniques of the relevant natural and physical sciences.
K2 Maths and IT as Tools: Proficiently uses relevant mathematics and computer and information science concepts as tools.
This Unit of Study will contribute to you attaining the following Swinburne Engineering Competencies:
K1 Basic Science: Proficiently applies concepts, theories and techniques of the relevant natural and physical sciences.
K2 Maths and IT as Tools: Proficiently uses relevant mathematics and computer and information science concepts as tools.
K3 Discipline Specific: Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge of the specific discipline within that context.
S1 Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in practical applications.
S2 Problem Solving: Systematically uses engineering methods in solving complex problems.
S3 Design: Systematically uses engineering methods in design.
A2 Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences.
A7 Teamwork: Demonstrates effective team membership and team leadership.
S1 Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in practical applications.
S2 Problem Solving: Systematically uses engineering methods in solving complex problems.
S3 Design: Systematically uses engineering methods in design.
A2 Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences.
A7 Teamwork: Demonstrates effective team membership and team leadership.
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group Assessment | Weighting |
| Examination | Individual | 65% - 85% |
| Test(s) | Individual | 0% - 15% |
| Laboratory Reports | Individual & Group | 10% |
| Assignments | Individual | 0% - 15% |
Content
- The concept of fluid mechanics and fluid properties: Liquids and Gases, The Continuum Assumption, Dimensions, Units, and Resources, Topics in Dimensional Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Properties Involving Mass and Weight, Ideal Gas Law, Properties Involving Thermal Energy, Viscosity, Bulk Modulus of Elasticity, Surface Tension, Vapour Pressure
- Fluid Statics: Pressure, Pressure Variation with Elevation, Pressure Measurements, Forces on Plane Surfaces (Panels), Forces on Curved Surfaces, Buoyancy, Stability of Immersed and Floating Bodies
- Flowing Fluids and Pressure Variation in Flowing Fluids: Descriptions of Fluid Motion, Acceleration, Euler's Equation, The Bernoulli Equation Along a Streamline, Separation.
- Control Volume Approach and Continuity Equation: Rate of Flow, Control Volume Approach, Continuity Equation, Cavitation
- Momentum Principle: Momentum Equation: Derivation, Momentum Equation: Interpretation, Common Applications, Additional Applications
- The Energy Equation: Energy, Work, and Power, Energy Equation: General Form, Energy Equation: Pipe Flow, Power Equation, Contrasting the Bernoulli Equation and the Energy Equation, Transitions, Hydraulic and Energy Grade Lines
- Flow in Conduits: Classifying Flow, Specifying Pipe Sizes, Pipe Head Loss, Stress Distributions in Pipe Flow, Laminar Flow in a Round Tube, Turbulent Flow and the Moody Diagram, Solving Turbulent Flow Problems, Combined Head Loss, Nonround Conduits, Pumps and Systems of Pipes
- Free-surface flows: Waves, Open Channel Flow, Alternate Depths, Hydraulic Jumps
