Module Details

Module Code: MECH C3501
Module Title: Hydraulics
Title: Hydraulics
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Shane Murray
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of this module are: (1) to develop an understanding of the concepts of hydraulics; (2) to equip students to solve problems in hydraulics; (3) to prepare the students for further study in the area of hydraulic engineering, where fundamental principles can be applied in a practical way
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Derive, apply & analyse (a) the flow in broadly-defined pipe network problems, specifying underlying assumptions & limitations. (b) the flow in broadly-defined pumped system problems, specifying underlying assumptions & limitations.
LO2 Derive, apply & estimate the flow-rate to broadly-defined open channel problems, specifying underlying assumptions & limitations.
LO3 Carry out tests and analyse & interpret data on fluids & hydraulic structures.
LO4 Use appropriate software tools to present findings from tests on fluids & hydraulic structures.
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
Flow of Water in Pipes
(a) Ideal fluid flow in a piped system (b) Real Fluid flow in a piped system (c) Frictional head losses (d) Local Head losses
Pipe Network Analysis
(a) Loop Method (b) Nodal Method (c) Matrix Method
Pumps
(a) Hydraulic gradient in pump-pipeline systems (b) Multiple pump systems (c) Variable speed pump operation (d) Suction lift limitations
Open Channel Flow
(a) Types of Flow (b) Properties of Open Channels (c) Fundamental Equations (Conservation of Mass, Energy & Momentum) (d) Velocity Distribution in Open Channels (e) Laminar and Turbulent Flow (f) Critical, sub-critical and super-critical flow (g) Froude Number (h) Uniform Flow: (i) Application of Energy equation for Rapidly Varied Flow; (ii) Application of Momentum equation for Rapidly Varied Flow (i) Gradually Varied Flow: (i) Classification of profiles; (ii) How to determine the surface profile; (iii) Method of solution for the Gradually Varied Flow equation (j) Critical Depth Meters
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
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.
Reassessment Description
Repeat Exam &/or CA reassessment, as appropriate. Students must have attained a minimum of 35% in their CA work in this module throughout the year to be deemed to have met the requirements for a repeat opportunity.

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 Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 3.75 45
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 0.25 3
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Estimate Learner Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 6.50 78
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • L. Hamill. (2011), Understanding Hydraulics: a guide to the basic principles of hydraulics with an explanation of the essential theory, Palgrave MacMillan.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ashley. (2011), Urban Drainage Practice, Thomas Telford.
  • Chadwick, Morfett & Borthwick. (2013), Hydraulics in Civil & Environmental Engineering, Spon Press.
  • Melvyn Kay. (2008), Practical hydraulics, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9780415351157].
  • Martin Marriott. Civil Engineering Hydraulics, Wiley-Blackwell, p.424, [ISBN: 9781405161954].
  • P. Novak... [et al.]. Hydraulic structures, London ; Taylor & Francis, 2007., [ISBN: 9780415386265].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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