Course Title: Perform calculations related to simple fluid systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2008
Course Code: CIVE5599
Course Title: Perform calculations related to simple fluid systems
School: 130T Infra, Electrotec & Build Serv
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6066 - Advanced Diploma of Civil Engineering (Structural Design)
Course Contact : Tony Skinner Program Coordinator
Course Contact Phone: (03) 9925 4444
Course Contact Email:tony.skinner@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Coordinator:
Mr Tony Skinner
Tel. 9925 4444
Fax. 99254377
Email: tony.skinner@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
EDX130 – Use mathematics at technician level
Course Description
This unit covers the competency 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: |
EAX101 Perform calculations related to simple fluid systems |
Element: |
Calculate the basic properties of fluids |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The basic properties of fluids are described. |
Element: |
Determine pressures in stationary fluids and buoyancy forces |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Pascal’s Law is explained and applied to fluids enclosed in various containers. |
Element: |
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. |
Element: |
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: |
Perform calculations for fluid flow through pipes and ducts |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 The difference between steady and unsteady flow is explained. |
Element: |
Select basic components of a fluid system |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 The application and function of various fluid components is explained. |
Learning Outcomes
Calculate the basic properties of fluids
Determine pressures in stationary fluids and buoyancy forces
Determine the flow rate through an open channel
Determine the head loss in pipes and fittings
Perform calculations for fluid flow through pipes and ducts
Select basic components of a fluid system
Details of Learning Activities
Teacher-led:
* Overview properties described in the RMIT course text
* Explain the graph of SVP v. Temperature
* Overview the role of different fluid system components
* Explain Pascal’s Laws of Pressure and provide evidence of their existence
* Work through examples of calculations on pressure variation with depth and centre of pressure
* Provide examples on reading of manometers and piezometer
* Overview displacement and buoyancy principles inc. worked examples
* Differentiate between steady/unsteady flow and flow regimes
* Relate Reynold’s no. to flow regimes and show a sample calculation
* Stress importance of Q=VA for flow and demonstrate calculations inc. Continuity Equation
* Explain the three energy components of the Bernoulli equation in terms of conservation of energy.
* Demonstrate derivation of K factors from chart
* Explain the Moody Diagram, D’Arcy equation and show a sample calculation
* Overview system head
* Explain the terms that appear in Chezy and Manning equations and demonstrate their use in determining flow rate
* Illustrate optimum shapes for rectangular and trapezoidal sections
* Overview the role of notches/weirs in flow measurement
Student-based problem-solving:
* Study fluid properties in the text and solve associated problems
* Consider factors in choosing components focusing on flow measuring devices
* Solve problems on pressure variation with depth and centre of pressure
* Observe 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 to determine friction loss in pipes. Use K factors chart in determining loss in fittings.
* Determine system head and plot system head curve. Combine to determine system loss
* Determine flow rates using Chezy and Manning
* Use notch/weir formulae to determine flow rate
Laboratory activities
This unit is complemented by lab procedures in unit EAC130 - Perform Laboratory Experiments in Fluid Mechanics
Teaching Schedule
See Online Learning Hub for details.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
National Engineering Module EA706 - Fluid Mechanics 1. |
References
Online course notes |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
This unit will be assessed in the classroom and the laboratory environment using holistic assessment based on typical workplace activities.
Assessment will comprise :
• One mid-semester examination based on elements 1 – 3
• One end-of-semester examination based on elements 4 - 6
Assessment Tasks
Assessment of this unit will involve completion of:
• A two hour mid-semester written examination based on Elements 1, 2, and 3
• A two hour end-of-semester written examination based on Elements 4, 5, and 6
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 | 55% | N/A |
Other Information
The underpinning knowledge and skills for this course are listed in the accreditation document and are available upon request from your instructor
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