Module Details

Module Code: MECH8007
Title: Fluid Dynamics
Long Title: Fluid Dynamics
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will introduce the students to dimensional analysis and similarity and their application to problems in fluid mechanics and in particular rotodynamic machines.
The development of laminar and turbulent boundary layers is described leading to computation of drag forces.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Employ dimensional analysis techniques based on the indical or buckingham PI method to deduce the fundamental relationships between different variables in Fluid Mechanics problems
LO2 Explain the significance of common dimensionless groups and their relevance and application to similarity and modelling.
LO3 Derive or apply the euler head equation for flow through to rotodynamic machines
LO4 Derive centrifugal pump dimensionless numbers and or be able to apply these to evaluate the effect of changing parameters such as pump impeller speed or size on pump characteristics
LO5 Describe the formation of a boundary layer and apply equations for computation of layer thickness and velocity profiles within the boundary layer.
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
Dimensional Analysis & Similarity:
Introduction to Dimensional analysis. Indical method. Buckingham PI Theory. Significance of common dimensionless groups. Geometric, dynamic and kinematic similarity. Application of Similarity to problems in fluid mechanics. Modelling.
Turbmachinery:
Analysis of flow through turbmachinery. Euler's 1-D theory. Derivation of inlet and outlet velocity triangles. Types of blading. Losses and efficiencies. Characteristics of pumps, fans and turbines. Specific Speed. Machine-system matching
Differential Analysis of Fluid Flow:
Differential equations of fluid flow Control volume. Equations for conservation of mass and momentum. Stress Equations. Navier-Stokes Equations
Boundary Layers:
Boundary layer and boundary layer thickness, (Qualitative). Boundary layer equations for laminar flow. Boundary layer thickness. Laminar and turbulent boundary layers. Velocity profiles. Universal Velocity Profile Displacement thickness, Momentum thickness. Drag force
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework25.00%
End of Module Formal Examination75.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Excel based modelling exercise
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
In class assessment
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 75
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
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 In class lectures Every Week 4.00 4
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, 5th. Pearson, [ISBN: 0273717723].
  • Donald F. Young,. (2011), Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, 5th Ed. Wiley, [ISBN: 978-0-470-90215-8].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Clayton T. Crowe,Donald F. Elger,John A. Roberson. (2007), Fluid Mechanics, 8th. Wiley Higher Education, [ISBN: 978-0-470-08639-1].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EMECH_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering 8 Mandatory
CR_EMESY_8 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Systems 2 Mandatory
CR_EMECE_9 Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 8 Mandatory