Course Title: Apply fluid mechanic principles in mechanical engineering
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: MIET7539
Course Title: Apply fluid mechanic principles in mechanical engineering
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6132 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
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
Ms. Zhefei (Fifi) Zhao
Ph: +61 3 9925 4480
Email: fifi.zhao@rmit.edu.au
Dr Betty Richards
Ph: +61 3 99254172
Email: betty.richards@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
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. |
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. |
Element: |
3. Validate and review the solution |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 OH&S requirements for completing the work are followed. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
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
• Practicals
• Review questions
• Case projects
• Lab journal
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 Entries into 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 | Fluid Components | 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 | 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 flow Reynold’s Number and Flow Regime Progressive assessment of Team Journal |
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 | Head Loss in Pipes and Fittings | 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 | Fluid Power | 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 | Revision | 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 | Exam 1 | 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 | 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 |
| 10 | Pipe Networks | 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 | Forces developed by flowing fluids | 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 | Fluid Machinery | 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 | 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 |
| 14 | Lab activities | 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 | Lab report submission |
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 | Lecture: Revision Team journal final submission |
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 | Exam 2 (Closed book) | 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
National Engineering Module EA706 - Fluid Mechanics 1 |
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT 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 difficult 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: Online Quiz
Weighting towards final grade (%): 10
Assessment 2: Lab Assessment
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20
Assessment 3: Mid Test
Weighting towards final grade (%): 30
Assessment 4: Final Test
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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Element/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Online Quiz |
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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x |
1.5 |
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x |
x |
1.6 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
1.7 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2.1 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2.2 |
x |
x |
x |
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2.3 |
x |
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2.4 |
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2.5 |
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2.6 |
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x |
3.1 |
x |
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x |
x |
3.2 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
3.3 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Team Journal
Weighting towards final grade (%): 10%
Assessment 2: Exam 1
Weighting towards final grade (%): 30%
Assessment 3: Laboratory activity
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20%
Assessment 4: Exam 2
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40%
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: 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 Journal | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Exam 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Laboratory | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Exam 2 | 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 Journal | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Exam | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Laboratory | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Exam | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
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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
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• Relevant
• Current
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