DE6301

Module code

DE6301

Module title

Fluid Mechanics

Prescription

To understand and apply the principles of fluid statics and dynamics to common engineering problems

Programmes

NZQA Level

Level 6

NZQA Credits

15

Delivery method

Learning hours

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Analyse and generate solutions using the basic principles of fluid mechanics.
2. Describe and assess hydrostatic fluid applications.
3. Describe and assess hydrodynamic fluid applications.
4. Evaluate the requirements for fluid machinery.
5. Produce fluid power systems (pneumatic and hydraulic) to meet operational requirements.
Content: • Fluid properties, density, viscosity, flash point. Hydrostatic pressure, thrust on perpendicular and inclined plates, buoyancy, transmissibility.
• Fluid flow, Reynolds number, classification of fluid flows, conservation of mass, Bernoulli equation, action of fluid jets on plates. Flow measurement, types of flow meters. Friction and shock losses in pipelines, use of Moody charts, calculation of total head loss.
• Hydraulic circuits, components, pump types, construction, characteristics, selection and applications.
• Pneumatic circuits, components, construction, characteristics, selection and applications.
• Fan types, construction, characteristics, selection and applications.
Assessment Criteria: Assignment 30%
Laboratories 20%
Examination 50%

DE6301 – Fluid Mechanics