Module Details

Module Code: MECH C1617
Module Title: Fluid Mechanics 1
Title: Fluid Mechanics 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Joe Dillane
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is:
1. To introduce the fundamental concepts of fluid systems and the behaviour of the working fluids involved;
2. To give students a broad understanding of the advantages and challenges of sustainable energy systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Solve basic problems relating to fluid statics.
LO2 Solve basic problems relating to fluid dynamics.
LO3 Distinguish between types of pumps and fans in terms of their design and performance.
LO4 Quantify by calculation and experimental measurement the characteristics of fluids.
LO5 Offer an informed opinion on the different methods of achieving sustainability of future energy needs and the challenges inherent in such a policy.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Units
Fundamental units. Derived units
Fluid Statics
Definition of a fluid. Density, relative density. Force, definition of pressure. Hydraulic jack. Measurement of pressure – upright, inverted and inclined U-tube manometers, Bourdon pressure gauge. Archimedes’ principle. Centre of pressure
Fluid Dynamics
Types of flow, Conservation of mass, Conservation of energy, Continuity Equation. Bernoulli’s equation. Measurement of volume flow rate – venturi meter, orifice plate, turbine meter, rotameter.
Pumps & fans
Positive displacement pumps, Centrifugal pumps & fans.
Sustainable Energy
Energy Sources, Use and Policy Wind Energy Wood Pellet and Chip Solar Thermal Biofuels and transport Fuels Geothermal and Heat pumps Solar PV and Fuel Cells Hydroelectricity Domestic Energy Ratings BER/DEAP/EPBD
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class Test
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Computer Competencies Assignment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Fluid Mechanics Labs: Flud Statics, Centre of pressure, Calibration of Flowmeters, Centrifugal Fan, Gear Pump & Centrifugal Pump
Laboratory reports and written assessment
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Laboratory Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Yunus A. Çengel,John M. Cimbala. Fluid Mechanics, [ISBN: 9781259011221].
  • John F. Douglas,Janusz M. Gasiorek,John A. Swaffield,Lynne B. Jack. Fluid Mechanics, Pearson Education, p.958, [ISBN: 0131292935].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • John Twidell,Tony Weir,Anthony D. Weir. Renewable Energy Resources, Taylor & Francis, p.601, [ISBN: 0-419-25320-3].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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