Fluid Mechanics

Learning Outcomes

• 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 World
  
  
• Course 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 mechanics
  10. 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)

University Graduate Attributes

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.

Prerequisites

Restrictions

For further information see Mechanical Engineering .