Course Title: Perform calulations related to simple fluid systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: CIVE5687
Course Title: Perform calulations related to simple fluid systems
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6093 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dr. Betty Richards
Ph: 03 9925 4742
Fax. 03 9925 4377
Email: betty.richards@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
EDX130B - Use technical mathematics (basic)
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to apply knowledge of the basic properties, principles and applications of fluids, components, fluid statics and fluid flow to calculations on simple fluid systems.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
EAX101B Perform calulations related to simple fluid systems |
Element: |
1. Calculate the basic properties of fluids. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The basic properties of fluids are understood and used to inform |
Element: |
2. Determine pressures in stationary fluids and buoyancy forces. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Pascal’s Law and its application to fluids enclosed in various |
Element: |
3. Determine the flow rate through an open channel. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 The Chezy or Manning Formula is used to calculate the flow rate |
Element: |
4. Determine the head loss in pipes and fittings. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 The D’Arcy Equation is used to calculate head loss in a pipe. |
Element: |
5. Perform calculations for fluid flow through pipes and ducts. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 The difference between steady and unsteady flow is understood |
Element: |
6. Select basic components of a fluid system. |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 The application and function of various fluid components are |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to the elements
Details of Learning Activities
Teacher-led lessons will include:
* Overview of fluid properties
* Overview of the graph of SVP v. Temperature
* Pascal’s Laws of Pressure and evidence of their existence
* Pressure variation with depth and centre of pressure
* Reading of manometers and piezometer
* Overview of displacement and buoyancy principles
* Steady and unsteady flow and flow regimes
* Reynold’s number
* Continuity Equation
* Bernoulli equation
* Demonstration of the derivation of K factors from chart
* Overview of the Moody Diagram
* Overview of system head
* Chezy and Manning equations and their use in determining flow rate
* Optimum shapes for rectangular and trapezoidal sections
Student-based problem-solving activities which may be carried out individually or in group will include:
* Review fluid properties and solve associated problems
* Solve problems on pressure variation with depth and centre of pressure
* Review location of flow regimes on a graph of Re v. friction factor. Determine values of Re
* Combine the Continuity concept with Bernoulli in solving pipe flow problems
* Derive f factor from Moody diagram and use in D’Arcy equation to determine frictionn loss in pipes. Use K factors chart in determining loss in fittings.
* Determine system head and plot system head curve.
* Determine flow rates using Chezy and Manning equations
Laboratory activities
This unit is complemented by lab procedures in unit EAC130 - Perform Laboratory Experiments in Fluid Mechanics
Teaching Schedule
See Online Learning guide for details.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
National Engineering Module EA706 - Fluid Mechanics 1. |
References
Will be advised by instructor |
Other Resources
Online course notes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.
Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table:
NYC (<50%) Not Yet Competent
CAG (50-59%) Competent - Pass
CC (60-69%) Competent - Credit
CDI (70-79%) Competent - Distinction
CHD (80-100%) Competent - High Distinction
Assessment Tasks
Assessment of this unit will involve completion of:
• A two hour mid-semester written examination based on Elements 1, 2, and 3
• Assignment covering element 6
• A two hour end-of-semester written examination based on Elements 4, 5, and 6
In order to pass this subject students will need to demonstrate competency in each element (i.e. atudents will need to demonstrate at least basic understanding of fundamental concepts and the ability to solve the relevant problems). Further, in order to attain at least an overall PASS grade it is imperative to attain at least PASS for each element.
Date and time of the assessments will be advised by the instructor.
Assessment Matrix
Element Covered | Assessment Task | Proportion of Final Assessment | Submission Time |
1,2,3 | Mid-semester written examination | 45% | N/A |
4,5,6 | End-of-semester written examination | 50% | N/A |
6 | Assignment | 5% | week 15 |
Other Information
The underpinning knowledge and skills for this course are listed in the accreditation document and are available upon request from the instructor.
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