Course Title: Perform calculations related to simple fluid systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: CIVE5687
Course Title: Perform calculations 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
Course Offering Coordinator
Ph: 9925 4172
e-mail: 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. |
Element: |
2. Choose the basic components of a fluid system. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 The application and function of various fluid components are understood and used to inform decisions involving fluid systems. |
Element: |
3. Determine pressures in stationary fluids and buoyancy forces. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Pascal’s Law and its application to fluids enclosed in various containers is understood and used to inform decisions involving fluid systems. |
Element: |
4. Perform calculations for fluid flow through pipes and ducts. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 The difference between steady and unsteady flow is understood and used to inform decisions involving fluid systems. |
Element: |
5. Determine the head loss in pipes and fittings. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 The D’Arcy Equation is used to calculate head loss in a pipe. |
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6. Determine the flow rate through an open channel. |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 The Chezy or Manning Formula is used to calculate the flow rate through an open channel. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to the elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the follwing learning activities to meet requirements for this course/program
Lectures
Tutorials
Invited presentations
Site visits
Lecturer-led focus lessons, demonstrations, and tutorials will include:
Overview of fluid properties
Review of Pascal’s Laws of Pressure and evidence of their existence
Review of Pressure variation with depth
Hydrostatic pressure calculation on plane and curved surfaces
Description and demonstration of reading of manometers and piezometer
Overview of displacement and buoyancy principles
Review of steady and unsteady flow and flow regimes
Overview and application of the Continuity Equation
Overview and application of the Bernoulli equation
Overview and estimation of local energy losses in pipes
Overview of the Moody Diagram
Determination of head loss through parallel and series pipes
Overview of system head
Chezy and Manning equations and their use in determining flow rate
Review of optimum shapes for rectangular and trapezoidal channel cross sections
The mode of delivery of this course follows the Pearson and 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. Student learning activities will include individual and team problem solving activities which address the designated areas of underpinning knowledge for each element. A record of such activities is to be kept in the Team Journal. A minimum of 20% of the scheduled teaching hours will be allocated to self guided learning activities.
Hence, students will:
Review fluid properties and solve associated problems
Solve problems on pressure variation with depth
Solve problems on hydrostatic pressure on plane and curved surfaces
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 friction 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
Teaching Schedule
Week | Topics Delivered | Element / Performance Criteria |
1 - 2 | Introduction to course, course guide, assessment ,lesson planning and time management, OHS issues. Element 1: System of units; Phases of matter; Fluid Properties; Ideal Gas |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 |
3 | Element 2: Components of a fluid system: Pipe materials; Pipe/ joint fittings; Valves; Filters and strainers; Storage; Compressors and actuators; Measuring devices. Assignment 1 | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
3 - 4 | Element 3: Fluid statics: Pascal’s law; Pressure in a fluid; Pressure measurement; Forces on submerged surfaces; Buoyancy. Test 1 | 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
5 | Element 4: Fluid Flow: Types of flow, Reynolds number; Velocity and discharge (or flow rate)3; Continuity of flow; The Bernoulli equation. | 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9 |
6 | Element 5: Fluid flow losses: Pipe friction, Losses in fittings and valves; System head. | 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7 |
7 - 8 | Element 6:Channel flow: The nature of channel flow; Flow equations and charts; Partial flow; Maximum discharge; Flow measurement. | 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 |
9 | Exam | 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
National Engineering Module EA706 - Fluid Mechanics 1. |
References
Will be advised by instructor |
Other Resources
Weekly notes will be posted on the blackboard. Handouts are distributed during class on a need basis. Handouts distributed during class are not posted on the blackboard.
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:
Assignment, 15%
Test, 20%
Team journal, 10%
Exam, 55%
In order to achieve competency in this course, students will need to demonstrate competency in each element (i.e. students will need to demonstrate at least basic understanding of fundamental concepts and the ability to solve the relevant problems). The test and exam are closed book. Formula sheet is provided by the instructor. Only scientific calculators are allowed. No aide memoire (i.e. cheat sheet) is permitted.
A record of student class activities, team reflection, class handouts, material posted on blackboard, etc, is to be kept in the Team Journal. To ensure that the competency standards are being met, throughout the semester, student progress will be closely monitored.
Assessment Matrix
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Other Information
- Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, project work, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 12 hours outside the class time.
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 to http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.
Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
Late Submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete 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 two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two 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 to 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 to http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Email Communication:
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