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Fluid Mechanics (ENGR30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Daniel Heath
Email: daniel.heath@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject is integral to the understanding of fluid physics from a theoretical and real-world application basis. This is examined in the discussion of pipe flow, pumps, mixing tanks, momentum balances and related concepts. Pipe flow material includes fluid statics, manometry, the derivation of the continuity equation, mechanical energy balances, friction losses in a straight pipe, Newton’s law of viscosity, pipe roughness, valves and fittings, simple pipe network problems, principles of open channel flow, compressible flow, pressure waves, isothermal and adiabatic flow equations in a pipe, and choked flow. Pump material includes centrifugal pumps, derivation of theoretical head, head losses leading to the actual pump head curve, calculating system head, determining the operating point of a pumping system, throttling for flow control, cavitation and net positive suction head (NPSH), introduction to positive displacement pumps, affinity laws and pump scale-up. Mixing tank material includes stirred tanks, radial, axial and tangential flow, agitator types, vortex elimination, the standard tank configuration, power number and power curve, dynamic and geometric similarity in scale-up. Momentum balance material includes examination of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, Multi-dimensional fluid flow-momentum flux, development of multi-dimensional equations of continuity and for momentum transfer, Navier-Stokes equations, application to tube flow, Couette flow and Stokes flow. We will visit computational fluid dynamics and real-world applications for fluid mechanics concepts.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Apply the fundamental conservation laws of fluid mechanics to solve relevant engineering problems that address global needs
- Solve mechanical energy balances in pipe flow, scale-up pumps and mixers
- Apply the Navier-Stokes equations to determine velocity profiles in axisymmetric and planar flows
- Predict the flow depth in various open-channel flow scenarios
- Calculate forces on submerged objects
- Apply the key dimensionless parameters in fluid mechanics in relevant contexts.
Generic skills
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Capacity for independent thought
- Ability to plan work and to use time effectively.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20030 | Differential Equations | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)
OR
Selection of the Environmental specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MCEN30018 | Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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LMS Quizzes (5x); approx. 2 hours each, including revision and resubmission(s) (up to 3 are allowed) Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 2 to Week 12 | 10% |
Assignment 1; 10 hours of work ; Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2 and 5 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 5 | 10% |
Assignment 2; 10 hours of work ; Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 3, 4 and 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 10 | 10% |
Practical Report 1; 10 hours of work ; Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 2 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 5 to Week 7 | 10% |
Practical Report 2; 10 hours of work ; Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2 and 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 8 to Week 10 | 10% |
Weekly Mathematical Model Workshop submissions (8%) and final Mathematical Model Workshop Report (2%); 10 hours of work ; Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 2 to Week 11 | 10% |
End of semester examination. ILOs 1-6 are assessed in the exam.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Daniel Heath Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours *Contact hours - Lectures (2 weekly): 2x12 = 24 hours; Workshops (1 weekly): 1x12 = 12 hours; Tutorial Sessions (1 weekly): 1x12 = 12 hours; Practical/Labs (2 total): 2x2 = 4 hours *Self-guided - Assessments total: 68 hours; Content review during semester: 34 hours; Content review during SWOTVAC: 16 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Daniel Heath
Email: daniel.heath@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator David Collins Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours *Contact hours - Lectures (2 weekly): 2x12 = 24 hours; Workshops (1 weekly): 1x12 = 12 hours; Tutorial Sessions (1 weekly): 1x12 = 12 hours; Practical/Labs (2 total): 2x2 = 4 hours *Self-guided - Assessments total: 68 hours; Content review during semester: 34 hours; Content review during SWOTVAC: 16 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated 170 hours
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials. Students will also complete two experiments and two assignments which will reinforce the material covered in lectures.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students will have access to lecture notes and lecture slides. The subject LMS site also contains worked solutions for all the tutorial assignments.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
When available, presentations in a Careers Program or Professional Engineers association will be arranged.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architectural Engineering Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Specialisation (formal) Biochemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical with Business Major Civil Systems Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Civil with Business Specialisation (formal) Environmental Specialisation (formal) Chemical Specialisation (formal) Structural Major Chemical Systems Major Civil Systems Major Environmental Engineering Systems Informal specialisation Elective subjects for B-BMED Major Engineering Systems Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 22 March 2024