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MECH5261: Foundations of Fluid Mechanics (2014 - Semester 1)
Unit: | MECH5261: Foundations of Fluid Mechanics 2 (6 CP) |
Mode: | Normal-Day |
On Offer: | Yes |
Level: | Postgraduate |
Faculty/School: | School of Aerospace, Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering |
Unit Coordinator/s: |
Professor Behnia, Masud
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Session options: | Semester 1 |
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Site(s) for this Unit: |
http://www.aeromech.usyd.edu.au/MECH3261 |
Campus: | Camperdown/Darlington |
Pre-Requisites: | None. |
Brief Handbook Description: | This unit aims to provide students with a detailed understanding of the theory and practice of fluid mechanics in the context of mechanical engineering. At the end of this unit students will have the ability to critically assess and solve problems commonly found in fluid mechanics practice, such as sizing pumps and piping systems, designing channels, and determining the lift and drag characteristics of submerged bodies. Additionally, they will develop a structured and systematic approach to problem solving. Course content will include dimensionless analysis, Bernoulli equation, pipe flow, frictional losses, laminar and turbulent boundary layers, open channel flow and hydraulic jump, lift and drag, compressible flow and shock waves, turbomachinery . |
Assumed Knowledge: | AMME5200. Linear Mathematics, Vector Calculus, Differential Equations and Fourier Series |
Lecturer/s: |
Professor Behnia, Masud
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Timetable: | MECH5261 Timetable | ||||||||||||||||||||
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T&L Activities: | Tutorial: 2 hour Tutorial per week Project Work - in class: 3 hours of prac work per week |
Attributes listed here represent the key course goals (see Course Map tab) designated for this unit. The list below describes how these attributes are developed through practice in the unit. See Learning Outcomes and Assessment tabs for details of how these attributes are assessed.
Attribute Development Method | Attribute Developed |
Develop a structured and systematic approach to problem solving. | Design (Level 3) |
Ability to solve real engineering problems, such as sizing pumps, pipes and channels. | Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 3) |
An understanding of the fundamental equations governing fluids and their application to engineering problems. | Maths/Science Methods and Tools (Level 3) |
For explanation of attributes and levels see Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table.
Learning outcomes are the key abilities and knowledge that will be assessed in this unit. They are listed according to the course goal supported by each. See Assessment Tab for details how each outcome is assessed.
Design (Level 3)Assessment Methods: |
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Assessment Description: |
Quiz: Four quizzes will be set, together worth 30% of the total mark. Assignment: Four assignments will be set together worth 30% of the total mark. Lab and Design Project: A three hour laboratory is part of this course . Laboratory notes will be provided prior to the lab. The laboratory covers the growth of boundary layers and the determination of lift and drag forces using manometer readings. Students will be expected to then complete a small research project involving variable analysis and report on the work conducted. This component is worth 18% of the total mark. Final Exam: A two hour exam will be conducted in the exam period and is worth 40% of the total mark. |
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Policies & Procedures: | See the policies page of the faculty website at http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/student-policies/ for information regarding university policies and local provisions and procedures within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies. |
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Note: Students are expected to have a personal copy of all books listed.
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Recommended Reference/s: |
Note: References are provided for guidance purposes only. Students are advised to consult these books in the university library. Purchase is not required.
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Online Course Content: | http://www.aeromech.usyd.edu.au/MECH3261 |
Note that the "Weeks" referred to in this Schedule are those of the official university semester calendar https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Week | Description |
Week 1 | Bernoulli Equation |
Week 2 | Laminar & Turbulent |
Week 3 | Flow Measurement |
Week 4 | Boundary Layer |
Week 5 | External Incompressible Flow |
Week 6 | Lift & Drag |
Week 7 | Channel Flows |
Week 8 | Hydraulic Jump |
Week 9 | Introduction to Compressible Flows |
Week 10 | Compressible Flows & Normal Shocks |
Week 11 | Oblique Shocks |
Week 12 | Turbomachinery |
Week 13 | Fluid Systems |
Exam Period | Assessment Due: Final Exam |
Course Relations
The following is a list of courses which have added this Unit to their structure.
Course | Year(s) Offered |
Master of Professional Engineering (Biomedical) | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical) | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Course Goals
This unit contributes to the achievement of the following course goals:
Attribute | Practiced | Assessed |
Design (Level 3) | Yes | 20.5% |
Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 3) | Yes | 59% |
Maths/Science Methods and Tools (Level 3) | Yes | 20.5% |
These goals are selected from Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table which defines overall goals for courses where this unit is primarily offered. See Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table for details of the attributes and levels to be developed in the course as a whole. Percentage figures alongside each course goal provide a rough indication of their relative weighting in assessment for this unit. Note that not all goals are necessarily part of assessment. Some may be more about practice activity. See Learning outcomes for details of what is assessed in relation to each goal and Assessment for details of how the outcome is assessed. See Attributes for details of practice provided for each goal.