ENGY H3005 - Fluid Mechanics 2

Module Title:Fluid Mechanics 2
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Module Aim: To provide students with an understanding of the behaviour of fluids in engineering systems and processes.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Analyse the types and characteristics of flow within a pipe.
LO2 Apply simplified fluid dynamic models to representative systems in order to determine the steady state performance of such systems.
LO3 Analyse the performance of pumps and fans in terms of the systems in which they are operating.
LO4 Design pipe and duct networks for the distribution of liquids and air.
LO5 Quantify by calculation and experimental measurement the characteristics of fluid dynamic processes.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Fluid Dynamics - Fluid Friction
Pressure drops/Head Losses, Primary losses, Secondary losses, Equivalent lengths, System characteristics.
Centrifugal pumps & fans
Pump/Fan Characteristics & performance, Pump/Fan selection, Series & Parallel Pumping.
Analysis of pipe and conduit systems
Pressure drop in non circular ducts, Duct design methodologies.
Differential analysis of fluid flow.
Continuity equation, Momentum equation, Navier–Stokes equations, Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Examination Class Test 1,2,3 10.00 Week 6
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Computer Competencies Assignment 1,2,3 10.00 Week 9
Practical/Skills Evaluation Fluid Mechanics Labs: Darcy's Formula, Secondary losses, Fluid Momentum, Series & Parallel pumping 1,2,3,5 20.00 n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam n/a 1,2,3,4 60.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00
Laboratory 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EMMEC_B Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering 5 Mandatory
CW_EEMEC_D Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 5 Mandatory