CHEM ENG 2018 - Process Fluid Mechanics
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CHEM ENG 2018 Course Process Fluid Mechanics Coordinating Unit School of Chemical Eng and Advanced Materials(Ina) Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge MATHS 1012, CHEM ENG 1007 Assessment Tutorials, mid-Semester test, final examination Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Philip Kwong
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Explain the basic principles of static and fluid systems; 2 Perform a basic analysis of static and fluid systems; 3 Devise simple solutions to a range of problems in basic fluid flow; 4 Work proficiently and effectively in small teams; 5 Analyse problems using methodical and clearly demonstrated worked solutions; 6 Use appropriate modelling tools to design pipelines and equipment; 7 Complete basic design calculations of fluid engineering systems; and 8 Explain the principles that are in operation in a range of fluid motive and flow measuring devices.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,8 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,3,5,6,7 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
Textbook
Munson BR, Rothmayer AP, Okiishi TH, Huebsch WW (2009) Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 7th Edition, John Wiley and Sons.
Reference Books
Holland FA, Bragg R 1995, Fluid Flow for Chemical Engineers, 2nd Edition, Edward Arnold.
Darby R 2001, Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Marcel Dekker.
Gerhart PM, Gross RJ, Hochstein JI 1992, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 2nd Edition, Addison-Wesley.
Online Learning
A range of online resources will be provided via MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the key concepts of the course during tutorial sessions; group activities and in a final examination.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Contact Hours Workload Hours Expected total Workload Hours Online Lectures 0 20 20 Workshops 24 24 48 Tutorials 22 40 62 Mid-term test 1 4 5 Practicals 2 2 4 Exam 3 15 18 Total 52 105 157
Learning Activities Summary
Topic 1: Introduction to Fluids and Fluid Mechanics
Definition of a fluid; shear, strain rate and viscosity; compressible and incompressible flows; inviscid and viscous flows; steady and unsteady flow; laminar and turbulent flow.
Topic 2: Fluid Properties
Definition of quantity and property, intensive and extensive properties; density; absolute, gauge and vacuum pressures; thermal properties; compressibility and elasticity; thermal expansion; surface tension; dynamic viscosity; kinematic viscosity.
Topic 3: Fluid Statics
Pascal’s law; Archimedes principles; force on a submerged body.
Topic 4: Fluid kinematics
Flow regimes; Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions; streamlines, streaklines and pathlines; dimensionality and directionality.
Topic 5: Conservation of Mass, Momentum and Energy
Control-volume rate-of-change equation; simplified forms; equation of continuity; energy equations;
Bernoulli’s equation; momentum equation.
Topic 6: Dimensional Analysis
Geometric, kinematic and dynamic similarity in fluid mechanics; Buckingham’s Pi Theorem; key parameters for incompressible and compressible flows.
Topic 8: Flow in pipes and conduitsRegimes of flow; developing flow; energy loss in pipes; Darcy-Weisbach equation; friction factor; Hagen-Poiseuille equation; pipe flow calculations.
Topic 9: Flow through pipe fittings
Expansions and contractions; loss coefficients; equivalent lengths.
Topic 10: Pipe networks
Multiple pipe systems; pipe networks; economic pipe diameter.
Topic 11: Flow measurement
Venturi and orifice meters; rotameters; Pitot and impact tubes.
Topic 12: Turbomachinery
Centrifugal machines; centrifugal pump selection and sizing; NPSH; similarity and scaling laws; other turbomachines. -
Assessment
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Assessment Summary
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative Due (week)* Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes Tutorial Assignments 25 Group Formative 3,5,9,11 NA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Practical 5 Group Formative 9, 10 NA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Tests 20 Individual Summative 8, 12 NA 1. 2. 3. 5. Final Examination 50 Individual Summative 15 NA 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. Total 100
This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.
Assessment Detail
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Submission
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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