Course Title: Apply fluid mechanic principles in mechanical engineering

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: MIET7539

Course Title: Apply fluid mechanic principles in mechanical engineering

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6132 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Dr Betty Richards
Phone: 03 99254172
e-mail: betty.richards@rmit.edu.au
Consultation hours: as per Canvas
Appointments by e-mail.

Dr Amita Iyer
Program Manager
e-mail:amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au
Phone: 03 99258311

Nominal Hours: 80

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

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply fluid mechanic principles in mechanical engineering. This includes the principles and applications of fluids, fluid components, fluid status, fluid flow, fluid power, and forces developed by flow in fluids. To perform calculations to determine changes, forces etc. fluid flow and headloss in pipes and through open channels, to determine operational aspects of a pump in a system and to describe the basic types of fluid machinery.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU21200 Apply fluid mechanic principles in mechanical engineering

Element:

1. Identify the application of fluid mechanics to engineering problems

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OH&S and environmental requirements for a given work area are obtained and understood.
1.2 Established OH&S requirements and risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation of the work area.
1.3 Safety hazards, which have not previously been identified, are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel.
1.4 The requirements for using fluid mechanic principles in solving the engineering problem are determined from documentation, reports, or clients and from discussions with appropriate personnel.
1.5 Specifications for the solution are drawn up and approved by the appropriate personnel.
1.6 Expert advice is sought with respect to the solution and according to enterprise procedures, where appropriate.
1.7 Resources and equipment needed for the task are obtained in accordance with enterprise procedures.

Element:

2. Apply fluid mechanic principles to the solution of engineering problems

Performance Criteria:

2.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2 Solution options are evaluated and the most appropriate solution is chosen.
2.3 Appropriate computations are carried out to ensure that the solution meets specifications.
2.4 The fluid mechanic system is sketched to specification.
2.5 Potential risks with respect to the application are analysed and management strategies are recommend to appropriate personnel.
2.6 Contingency plans are implemented in collaboration with appropriate personnel.

Element:

3. Validate and review the solution

Performance Criteria:

3.1 OH&S requirements for completing the work are followed.
3.2 The solution is validated and reviewed with the appropriate personnel.
3.3 The fluid system is documented and approved by the appropriate personnel.

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Define the  properties of fluids
2. Select basic components of a fluid system
3. Determine pressures in stationary fluids
4. Perform hydrostatic forces calculation on submerged and immersed vertical, horizontal, and inclined surfaces
5. Perform calculations for fluid flow through pipes     
6. Determine the head loss in pipes and fittings    
7. Determine the flow rate through an open channel
8. Calculate the forces exerted by flowing fluids
9. Perform calculations on a fluid circuit that includes a pump or turbine
10. Apply principles of Fluid Mechanics to the selection of pumps
11. Perform experiments related to the basic principles of fluid mechanics and produce a technical report.


Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Laboratory
• Self guided learning
• Laboratory Report writing
• Reflective  journal
• Workshop

 Engineers Australia Mapping Information:

This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base
EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA 2. Engineering Application Ability
EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency VU21200 in the Assessment Matrix.


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week Topic Delivered                                                  Elements/Performance Criteria
1

Basic Properties of Fluids
Notation in team journal commences

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
2

Basic Properties of Fluids (continues)

Introduction to Fluid Statics

 Pressure measuring devices

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
3

Fluid Statics (continues)

 Forces on submerged and immersed surfaces

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
4 Fluid Statics (continues)
 		 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
5

Fluid System Components

Introduction to Fluid Dynamics

Progressive assessment of Team Journal (Face-to face feedback provided).

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
6

Introduction to Fluid Dynamics 

Revision test (team execution).

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
7 Mid-semester test
Fluid flow measuring devices in open channel-Laboratory preparation session		 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
8 Laboratory Activity commences-Flow over Weir 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
9

Fluid Flow-Flow in Conduits

Bernoulli equation
Measuring devices of flow in pipes
Laboratory Activity continues

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
10

Head loss in Pipes and Fittings

Darcy Weisbach equation,  Moody diagram

Laboratory Activity

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
11

Flow in Conduits
Energy Equation

Self guided learning: Forces developed by flowing fluids activity (due)

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
12 Pumping Systems 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
13

Open Channel Flow 

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
14

Open Channel Flow (continues)
Team journal final submission (online)

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
15

Review/Team and individual consultations

 

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
16 Review/ Team and individual consultations

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3
17-18 Final test 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1,3.2,3.3


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through Canvas and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Assessments 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:

Assessment 1: Team Reflective Journal

 

Assessment 2: Lab Assessment (includes self guided learning activity)

 

Assessment 3: Mid Semester Test

 

Assessment 4: Final Test

 

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix 

Element/

Performance Criteria Covered

Team Reflective Journal

Lab Assessment

Mid Test

Final Test

1.1

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1.2

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1.3

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1.4

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1.5

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1.6

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1.7

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2.1

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2.2

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2.3

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2.4

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2.5

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2.6

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3.1

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3.2

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3.3

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Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Team Reflective journal (Week 5)
Once deemed competent weighting towards final grade (%): 10%  

Assessment 2: Lab Assessment (includes self guided learning activity) (Week 8-11)
Once deemed competent weighting towards final grade (%): 15%

Assessment 3: Mid semester Test (Week 7)
Once deemed competent weighting towards final grade (%): 25%

Assessment 4: Final Test (Week 17 or 18)
Once deemed competent weighting towards final grade (%): 50%

This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:

CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs VU21200 Elements & Performance Criteria

  VU21200 Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessments 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 3.1 3.2 3.3

Team Reflective Journal

  x  x  x   x  x  x  x   x   x   x  x  x  x  x   x   x
Lab Assessment  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x
Mid Test  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x
Final Test  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

  Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies                
Assessments EA1.1 EA1.2 EA1.3  EA1.4  EA1.5  EA1.6  EA2.1  EA2.2  EA2.3  EA2.4  EA3.1  EA3.2  EA3.3  EA3.4  EA3.5  EA3.6 
Team Reflective Journal  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x
Lab Assessment  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  
Mid Test  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x
Final Test  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  

All Assessment

VU21200

  3  3  3  3  3  3  3  3  3  3  3  3  3  3  3  3
0 (Blank) Graduate attribute is not assessed.               
1 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element               
2 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element               
3 Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element               

Other Information

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities. The estimated time is minimum 20 hours outside the class time. 
Team work activities: The mode of delivery of this course follows the Pearson & Gallagher-Gradual Release of Responsibility Teaching and Learning model.  The objective is to achieve a move from Teacher centred to Student centred approach to Teaching and Learning.  Hence, students learning activities will include individual and team problem solving activities, which underpin knowledge in the designated areas. A record of such activities is to be kept in the Team Reflective Journal. Teams may be composed of no more than 4 students.

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
    • Current
    • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support: 

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are: 

assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice 
maths and science developmental support and advice 
English language development 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. 
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted. 
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date. 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


Special consideration: 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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