Fluid Mechanics 1
Semester 1, 2019
Staff
Calendar notes
Fluid properties and definitions. Hydrostatics and stability of floating bodies. Fluid flow, energy and continuity relationships. Viscosity. Force and momentum relationship. Dimensional analysis and similarity. Introduction to turbomachinery.
Intended learning outcomes |
Related graduate attributes |
Related assessments |
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Flow Energy: Apply Bernoulli'sequation to problems in which energy loss is neglected apply the concept of energy conservation to derive Bernoulli’s equation for a bulk flow and along a streamline. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (4) ENGK03: abstraction and formulation (5) UOA_2: Critical Thinking (3) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (2) |
Final Examination Energy MDLS Follow-up Quiz Bernoulli Quiz Losses, Pumps and Turbines Quiz Viscous Effects Quiz |
Fluid Dynamics - The Momentum Principle: Apply the concept of conservation of momentum to determine external force acting on a solid. Accurately complete an analysis of forces acting on and momentum fluxes crossing a control surface |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (4) ENGK03: abstraction and formulation (5) ENGK04: specialist knowledge (3) UOA_2: Critical Thinking (3) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (2) |
Final Examination Momentum MDLS Follow-up Quiz Conservation of Momentum Quiz |
Fluids in Motion: Choose a suitable control volume and apply the control volume equation. Describe at least two stagnation meters and two constriction meters. Use streamlines to sketch simple flow patterns. Distinguish between streamlines, streaklines and pathlines. Check whether a given pair of functions are compatible with their use to describe a 2-dimensional incompressible fluid flow Determine viscous drag forces and friction losses due to laminar flow in a pipe. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (4) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (2) ENGK03: abstraction and formulation (5) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (3) UOA_2: Critical Thinking (3) |
Final Examination Conservation of Mass Quiz Viscous Effects Quiz |
Properties of Fluids: Classify the various fluid properties and explain how they interact to control fluid behaviour |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (2) |
Test 1 Final Examination Fluid Properties Quiz |
Dimensional Analysis: Derive and understand the significance of the hydraulic numbers. Use the similarity principle to undertake scale model tests to be used in engineering design. Validate the dimensions of a physical equation. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (4) ENGK03: abstraction and formulation (5) ENGK04: specialist knowledge (3) ENGK05: engineering design (3) ENGK06: engineering practice (2) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (2) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (3) UOA_2: Critical Thinking (3) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (2) UOA_5: Independence and Integrity (2) |
Test 2 Final Examination Laboratory Measurements and Observations Scale Model Design Final Report Dimensional Analysis and Similarity Quiz |
Hydrostatics: Students will be able to calculate fluid loads on structures. They will be able to apply Archimedes principle to floating and submerged bodies. They will be able to calculate draft and apparent weight and determine the stability state of a floating body. They will be able to state the dimensions of fluid properties, and will be aware of the dependencies of fluid particles and quote typical values. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (4) ENGK03: abstraction and formulation (5) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (3) UOA_2: Critical Thinking (3) |
Test 1 Test 2 Final Examination Hydrostatics Quiz Buoyancy and Stability MDLS Follow-up Quiz Buoyancy and Stability Quiz Hydrostatics MDLS Follow-up Quiz |
Coursework
The coursework falls into several categories:
1. Group assignment - this will require you to work in groups to design, test and analyse the results of a small-scale hydraulic model. The initial assessments will be calculation-type assessments and can be submitted in the format of Canvas quiz responses. The final assessment will be a group report, which will be uploaded as an electronic file submission to Canvas.
2. Topic quizzes - these online quizzes will be administered via Canvas, and will test your understanding using a series of conceptual and calculation questions. These quizzes will also provide the opportunity for you to give feedback on any concepts you find particularly challenging.
3. MDLS follow-up quizzes - these online quizzes will be used in the place of a more traditional laboratory report, allowing you to demonstrate your understanding of the concepts covered in the MDLS sessions.
Details of all assessment items will be provided on Canvas. It should be noted that quizzes may not be used to assess all topics. This will be confirmed during the semester; however, all quizzes will receive equal weighting towards the "quiz" component of the final grade.
Exam rules
Calculators are permitted in tests and examinations. Note that the tests and examinations are held under closed-book conditions.
Inclusive learning
Students are urged to discuss privately any impairment-related requirements face-to-face and/or in written form with the course convenor/lecturer and/or tutor.
Other assessment rules
No extensions will be permitted for missed deadlines.
The university's standard aegrotat and compassionate consideration processes apply for tests and examinations.
Students must attend their assigned MDLS session.
Academic integrity
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All students enrolled at the University of Auckland are required to complete a compulsory Academic Integrity course, usually in their first semester/year of enrolment. The University of Auckland’s full guidelines on procedures and penalties for academic dishonesty are available here.
Actions shared/based on previous feedback
The following initiatives are based on the SET survey feedback received in 2018:
1. Trial shorter session times in the MDLS to focus on particular topics of interest.
2. Reconsider the weighting of test(s) and their timing.
3. Expand on "drop-in" help sessions as a broader part 2 assistance centre.
4. Continue using online quizzes to test student understanding.
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