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

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

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
       decisions involving fluid systems.
1.2 Properties of fluids can be calculated given relevant data and
      expressed using appropriate units.
1.3 A graph can be drawn showing typical variation of Saturation
       Vapour Pressure with temperature for a liquid.
1.4 The difference between real and ideal gases and liquids are 
       understood and used to inform decisions involving fluid systems.
1.5 The gas laws can be used to calculate property changes to
       perfect gases.

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
        containers is understood and used to inform decisions involving
        fluid systems.
2.2 The variation of pressure with depth can be determined.
2.3 The centre of pressure can be determined and the resultant
       force calculated on vertical, horizontal and inclined surfaces.
2.4 Pressure readings from manometers and piezometers can be 
       made.
2.5 Archimedes Principle is understood and used to inform decisions
       involving fluid systems.
2.6 The magnitude and locationof buoyancy forces can be calculated.  

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
        through an open channel.
3.2 The optimum shape for an open channel with fixed or variable
       flow rates can be determined.
3.3 The application & function of notches and weirs in the
       measurement of channel flow are understood and used to inform 
       decisions involving fluid systems

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.
4.2 The friction factor is determined using the Moody Diagram or
       formula.
4.3 Appropriate K factors are selected.
4.4 Head loss through fittings is calculated.
4.5 Head loss can be calculated through a system consisting of a
       pipe and a number of fittings.
4.6 The system head equation is determined using a mean value of
       the friction factor and shown in the form of a parabola.
4.7 The system head curve can be drawn for a single pipe system
        with a number of fittings and tanks or reservoirs at different
        levels either vented or under pressure or vacuum.

Element:

5. Perform calculations for fluid flow through pipes and ducts.

Performance Criteria:

5.1 The difference between steady and unsteady flow is understood
       and used to inform decisions involving fluid systems.
5.2 Stream flow and eddies can be sketched.
5.3 The characteristics of laminar, turbulent and transition (mixed)
       flow is understood and used to inform decisions involving fluid
       systems.
5.4 The relationship between Reynold’s Number and flow regime
       can be explained.
5.5 Reynold’s Number is calculated for fluid flow in a circular pipe
       given pipe diameter, flow rate or velocity and fluid
       characteristics.
5.6 Calculations are performed for velocity, volume flow rate and
        mass flow rate of a fluid in pipes with or without branches.
5.7 Conservation of mass as explained by the Continuity Equation is
        understood and used to inform decisions involving fluid systems.
5.8 The various energy components in a fluid system can be related
        to fluid head and the conservation of energy explained by the
        Bernoulli equation.
5.9 The Bernoulli equation is used with or without a head loss term
        to calculate property changes to a fluid flowing from a tank to a
        pipe or through a tapered or inclined pipe or duct.

Element:

6. Select basic components of a fluid system.

Performance Criteria:

6.1 The application and function of various fluid components are
       understood and used to inform decisions involving fluid systems.
6.2 The factors to be considered when choosing components for a
        fluid system are understood and used to inform decisions
        involving fluid systems.
6.3 The principles of operation of fluid flow measuring devices are
       understood and used to inform decisions involving fluid systems.


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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