Module Details

Module Code: MECH7006
Title: Fluid Mechanics
Long Title: Fluid Mechanics
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 5 programme(s)
Module Description: The aims of this course are to introduce the student to the fundamentals of fluid flow and in particular the bernouli equation and its applications, energy losses, fluid momentum, and rotodynamic machines.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply Bernouli's equation to quantify the energy at any point in a fluid system.
LO2 Analyse and quantify both the frictional and minor losses associated with flow in pipe network systems.
LO3 Apply Newton's 2nd Law to compute the force exerted by or on a fluid undergoing a change in velocity.
LO4 Apply the relationship between power requirements and flowrates and pipeline size to practical, industrial, situations
LO5 Collect and collate; analyse and criticise basic measurement data in the laboratory; and synthesise into technical report form.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Review of Fluids
Properties of fluids and gases. Forces and moments on submerged surfaces. Buoyancy and stability analyses.
Fluid Motion and Energy
Principles of fluid motion. Uniform and steady flow. Continuity equation.Energy of a flowing fluid. Steady flow energy equation. Flow measurement. Measurement techniques. Pitot tube. Pilot-static tube. Venturi meter. Orifices. Descriptive treatment of other velocity flow measurement techniques. Energy Grade Lines, Hydraulic Grade lines and total energy lines. Flow under varying head.
Fluid Momentum:
Momentum of a flowing fluid. Momentum equation. Forces exerted by jets. Forces exerted on pipe bends. Flow over curved surface.
Behaviour of Real Fluids:
Flow of real fluids. Descriptive treatment of laminar and turbulent flow. Reynolds Number. Viscosity.Laminar flow between parallel plates and in pipes. Hagen-Poiseuille equation. Turbulent flow in pipes. Darcy Equation. Moody Diagram. Frictional losses in piping systems. Minor Losses.
Rotodynamic machines
Introduction to flow through turbmachinery. Different types of pumps. Losses and efficiencies. Performance characteristics of Centrifugal Pumps. Operating point and pump selection
Non Standard Fluid Flows
Non Newtonian Flows. Fluid Mixing. Applications
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory including reports
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Programme Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Fluid mechanics laboratory Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John F. Douglass. (2011), Fluid Mechanics, 6/e. Prentice Hall, p.1012, [ISBN: 0273717723].
  • Robert L. Mott. (2015), Applied Fluid Mechanics, 7th. Pearson Ed. Prentice Hall, p.552, [ISBN: 0132558920].
  • Donald F. Young,. (2011), Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, 5th. Wiley, p.584, [ISBN: 978-0-470-90215-8].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Crowe. (2009), Engineering fluid mechanics, 9th. Wiley, p.704, [ISBN: 978-0-470-40943-5].
  • F. A. Holland, R. Bragg. (1995), Fluid flow for chemical engineers, 2nd Edition. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, [ISBN: 034061058 1].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
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CR_EMECH_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering 4 Mandatory
CR_CSTRU_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering 4 Mandatory
CR_CCEEE_9 Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy) 4 Mandatory
CR_CSTEN_9 Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering 4 Mandatory