Lectures; Project Work; Practicals/ Site Visits; Private Study
Module Aim:
The aims of this module are: (1) to develop an understanding of the concepts of hydraulics; (2) to equip students to solve problems in hydraulics; (3) to prepare the students for further study in the area of hydraulic engineering, where fundamental principles can be applied in a practical way
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Derive, apply & analyse (a) the flow in broadly-defined pipe network problems, specifying underlying assumptions & limitations. (b) the flow in broadly-defined pumped system problems, specifying underlying assumptions & limitations.
LO2
Derive, apply & estimate the flow-rate to broadly-defined open channel problems, specifying underlying assumptions & limitations.
LO3
Carry out tests and analyse & interpret data on fluids & hydraulic structures.
LO4
Use appropriate software tools to present findings from tests on fluids & hydraulic structures.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
Bachelor of Engineering (Ordinary) in Civil Engineering
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Flow of Water in Pipes
(a) Ideal fluid flow in a piped system
(b) Real Fluid flow in a piped system
(c) Frictional head losses
(d) Local Head losses
(a) Hydraulic gradient in pump-pipeline systems
(b) Multiple pump systems
(c) Variable speed pump operation
(d) Suction lift limitations
Open Channel Flow
(a) Types of Flow
(b) Properties of Open Channels
(c) Fundamental Equations (Conservation of Mass, Energy & Momentum)
(d) Velocity Distribution in Open Channels
(e) Laminar and Turbulent Flow
(f) Critical, sub-critical and super-critical flow
(g) Froude Number
(h) Uniform Flow: (i) Application of Energy equation for Rapidly Varied Flow; (ii) Application of Momentum equation for Rapidly Varied Flow
(i) Gradually Varied Flow: (i) Classification of profiles; (ii) How to determine the surface profile; (iii) Method of solution for the Gradually Varied Flow equation
(j) Critical Depth Meters
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
50.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
No Description
1,2,3,4
50.00
n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
No Description
1,2
50.00
End-of-Semester
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