FLUID MECHANICS

Course Description

Definitions, physical properties. Hydrostatic, forces on plane and curved surfaces, buoyancy, hydrostatics in moving and rotating containers. Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions, derivatives, rate of deformation, flow lines. System and Control volume approach, Reynolds Transport Theorem, principles of conservation of mass, momentum and energy, Bernoulli equation. Dimensional analysis, Buckingham pi theorem, similitude

FLUID MECHANICS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 develope an understanding of the broad range of engineering applications which involve fluid mechanics;
2. 02 recall the basic principles and the use of manometers, and hydrostatic forces on submerged surfaces;
3. 03 recall and use the Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions of flows, flow visualization, vorticity;
4. 04 apply the fundamental conservation laws of mass, momentum, energy and Bernoulli equations to engineering problems
5. 05 apply the Reynolds transport theorem to linear and angular momentum using control volume analysis;
6. 06 apply Buckingham Pi theorem of dimensional analysis and similarity;
7. 07 Evaluate understand laminar and turbulent flow, major and minor losses, piping networks;
8. 08 understand the differential analysis of fluid flow including the derivation and application of the continuity,

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Çengel, Y. A. & Cimbala, J. M. (2018). Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications (4th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
2. 02 White, F. M. (2016). Fluid Mechanics (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 LO1: Classify (3) common types of fluid flow and verify (3) dimensional homogeneity in engineering calculations. SOLO 3
2. L02 LO2: Describe (3) basic fluid properties and explain (4) how these properties influence fluid behavior. SOLO 3.5
3. L03 LO3: Apply (4) the hydrostatic equation and compute (4) hydrostatic forces and moments. SOLO 4
4. L04 LO4: Analyze (4) buoyancy, evaluate (5) stability, and determine (4) equilibrium conditions. SOLO 4.33
5. L05 LO5: Evaluate (5) the assumptions, applicability, and limitations of the Bernoulli equation. SOLO 5
6. L06 LO6: Solve (4) mechanical energy equation problems including losses and pump/turbine power. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
2. P02 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
3. P03 Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
4. P04 Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
5. P05 Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
6. P06 Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
7. P07 Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
8. P08 Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
9. P09 Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
10. P10 Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
11. P11 Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
12. P12 Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
13. P13 Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
14. P14 Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
15. P15 Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
16. P16 Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
17. P17 Ability to work effectively as an individual.
18. P18 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
19. P19 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
20. P20 Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
21. P21 Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
22. P22 Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
23. P23 Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
24. P24 Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
25. P25 Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
26. P26 Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.

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