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Fluid Mechanics (ENGR30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Lionel Lam
Email: lionel.lam@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Overview
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AIMS
This subject covers topics required to understand systems involving fluids, both in motion and at rest, and their application in engineered systems. These include dams, pipes, open channels, pumps and both liquid and gaseous flow, with relevance to civil, mechanical, infrastructure and environmental engineering contexts. Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of how fluids behave and how this can be applied to solve engineering challenges. Topics covered include - Fluid statics, manometry, derivation of the continuity equation, mechanical energy balance, friction losses in a straight pipe, Newton’s law of viscosity, treatment of pipe roughness, valves and fittings; simple pipe network problems; principles of open channel flow; compressible flow, propagation of pressure wave, isothermal and adiabatic flow equations in a pipe, choked flow. Pumps – pump characteristics, 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 NPSH, affinity laws and pump scale-up, introduction to positive displacement pumps; 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, Stokes flow.
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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.
- Use basic programming concepts to solve fluid mechanics problems.
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: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20030 | Differential Equations | Semester 2 (On Campus - 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 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Students will ideally have experience with basic MATLAB programming skills, although we include on-ramp options for those who have not had this exposure.
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Online Quizzes (6x 30 mins each) submitted every two weeks.
| From Week 2 to Week 12 | 20% |
Assignment 1.
| Week 5 | 10% |
Practical Report 1.
| From Week 6 to Week 8 | 10% |
Practical Report 2.
| From Week 9 to Week 11 | 10% |
End of semester closed-book written examination.
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Lionel Lam Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Contact hours: 3x 1-hour lectures (3 hours total) per week for 12 weeks, 1x 1-hour tutorial session per week for 12 weeks, 2x 2-hour practical/labs throughout the semester. Self-guided: assessments totalling 68 hours, content review during semester 34 hours, and content review during SWOTVAC 16 hours. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Lionel Lam
Email: lionel.lam@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Anthony Stickland Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Contact hours: 1x 2-hour lecture + 1x 1-hour lecture (3 hours total) per week for 12 weeks, 1x 1-hour tutorial session per week for 11 weeks, 2x 2-hour practical/labs throughout the semester. Self-guided: assessments totalling 68 hours, content review during semester 34 hours, and content review during SWOTVAC 16 hours. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated 170 hours
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Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials. Students will also complete two practicals, an assignment, and a series of quizzes, all of which will reinforce the material covered in lectures.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students are provided with lecture slides with example problems, tutorial worksheets with suggested solutions, and other reference material (both text and audiovisual) where relevant.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
When available, presentations from 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 Course Master of Civil Engineering Course Master of Chemical Engineering Course Master of Environmental Engineering Specialisation (formal) Biochemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical with Business Major Engineering Systems Specialisation (formal) Environmental Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Civil with Business Specialisation (formal) Structural Major Civil Engineering Systems Major Environmental Engineering Systems Major Chemical Engineering Systems Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Civil Engineering Systems - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- 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.
- 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: 27 April 2024