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This course considers the fundamental concept of fluid mechanics with an introduction to the fundamental conservation equations (in integral and differential forms). The course objective is to give the students the necessary theoretical understanding to analyse and solve complex engineering problems in fluid systems. Applications to a variety of topics are provided including fluid statics, experimental similitude, pipe systems, and turbo machinery.
Washington Accord (V4) Summary of Graduate Attributes attained in this course: WA1 – Engineering Knowledge WA2 – Problem Analysis WA3 – Design/Development of Solutions WA4 – Investigation WA5 – Tool Usage WA6 – The Engineer and the WorldCourse topics with Learning Outcomes (and Washington Accord (WA) and UC Graduate Attributes) identified.1. Brief review of essential maths; Concepts in fluid mechanics 1.1. Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through analysis of complex fluids problems in the context of the field of mechanical engineering (WA1, WA2, WA3, WA4)2. Fluid statics 2.1. Analyse pressure distributions in static fluids (WA2)3. Conservation laws in integral form 3.1. Develop and use integral relations to solve flow problems (WA2)4. Conservation laws in differential form 4.1. Use the differential equations representing conservation of mass, momentum, and energy to evaluate simple flows (WA2, WA4)5. Dimensional analysis and similarity 5.1. Develop dimensionless groups and apply dimensional analysis (WA2)6. Internal flow (Pipe flow and friction (viscous losses)) 6.1. Determine the frictional, and evaluate minor losses in pipe systems (WA2, WA4)7. External flow 7.1. Develop equations to flow over a flat plate, predict flow separation, and determine the drag and lift forces on bodies (WA2, WA3, WA5)8. Turbomachinery 8.1. Evaluate the performance of pumps and fans and select suitable pumps for given applications (WA2, WA4, WA6)9. Experimental fluid mechanics10. Laboratories 10.1. Apply fundamental fluid mechanics knowledge and data processing skills to the manipulation of practical flow systems and the understanding of those systems (WA2, WA4) (EIE3)
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
EMTH210 and 15 points at 200-level engineering
ENME304
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Mathieu Sellier
To pass the course students must attain at least 50% overall and attain at least 50% in the final exam.
For detailed course, policy, regulatory and integrity information, please refer to the UC web site, or see relevant Course or Department LEARN pages, (which are available to enrolled students).
Domestic fee $1,190.00
International fee $6,488.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Mechanical Engineering .