Module Details

Module Code: ENGY H3005
Module Title: Fluid Mechanics 2
Title: Fluid Mechanics 2
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Joe Dillane
Domains:  
Module Description: 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 will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
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.
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
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.
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 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class Test
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Computer Competencies Assignment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Fluid Mechanics Labs: Darcy's Formula, Secondary losses, Fluid Momentum, Series & Parallel pumping
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • John F. Douglas,Janusz M. Gasiorek,John A. Swaffield,Lynne B. Jack. Fluid Mechanics, Pearson Education, p.958, [ISBN: 0131292935].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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