SYNOPSIS
FLUID MECHANICS provides students with a strong fundamental understanding on fluid mechanics principles relating to basic foundation knowledge on fluid properties and behaviour in a number of static and dynamic situations.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME (CLO)
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:-
1. explain clearly the characteristics of fluid.(C2)
2. solve problems correctly related to fluid properties, fluid statics and fluid dynamics.(C3)
3. explain the theory of fluid mechanics related to engineering field in group.(A4)
SUMMARY
SUMMARY (30 LECTURE : 00 PRACTICAL) RTA
| 1.0 | FLUID PROPERTIES (04:00) This topic covers characteristics of fluid, pressure Gauge measurements, physical properties of fluid, viscosity and compressibility | |
| 2.0 | FLUID STATICS (06:00) This topic introduces the relationship between pressure and depth.It also allows students to understand and analyze pressure head. It explains the Law of Pascal and its relationship with hydraulic jack application. This topic explains the methods in solving problems involving pressure measurement, buoyancy and pressure. | |
| 3.0 | FLUID DYNAMICS (08:00) This topic covers flow, discharge, mass flow rate in pipe, continuity equation, Bernoulli equation and measurement of fluid in motion. | |
| 4.0 | ENERGY LOSS IN PILELINES (08:00) This topic covers velocity profile in circular pipe, type of head loss in pipelines, flow characteristic, head loss equation for flow rate and pipelines problems. | |
| 5.0 | NOZZLE (04:00) This topic covers types and shapes of nozzles, critical pressure ratio, changes in pressure, temperature, maximum mass flow and cross- sectional area. | |
RTA – Recommended Time Allocation
ASSESSMENT
The course assessment is carried out in two sections:
i. Coursework (CA)
Coursework is continuous assessment that measures knowledge, technical skills and soft skills.
ii. Final Examination (FE)
Final examination is carried out at the end of the semester.
ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION TABLE (AST)*
Remark:
CLO1 : Explain clearly the characteristics of fluid.
CLO2 : Solve problems correctly related to fluid properties, fluid statics and fluid dynamics
CLO3 : Study the theory of fluid mechanics related to engineering field in group
REFERENCES
Cengel, Y. A. and Cimbala, J. M., (2005). Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Application. International Edition, McGraw-Hill, Singapore.
Douglas, J.F., Gasiorek J.M. and Swaffield, J. A., (2001). Fluid Mechanics, 4th Ed. . Prentice Hall, Spain. Finnemore E.J,(2002) .Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Application, 10th Ed McGraw Hill, Singapore, 2002 Robert L Mott (2005). Applied Fluid Mechanics. 5th Ed. Prentice Hall.
2005 White F. M., (2003). Fluid Mechanics, 5th Edition. McGraw Hill,USA
