Unit Outline

This unit develops students’ conceptual knowledge of fluid mechanics and their ability to solve complex problems in fluid mechanics. The governing equations in integral form are explored and applied to a range of practical problems including boundary layers, pipe flows, pump-machine systems, open channel flows, hydraulic jumps, pumps, and turbines. Learning of theory and problem solving skills is applied in a practical design project. Hands-on learning in laboratory work is used to reinforce key concepts and develop written communication skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Explain fluid mechanics theory and concepts that underpin solutions to an engineering problem
2	Solve fluid mechanics problems involving flow over bodies, open channel flows and turbomachinery using established control volume methods.
3	Critically interpret fluid mechanics results through application of theoretical and experimental methods.
4	Design a holistic fluidic system to solve a practical engineering problem

Alterations as a result of student feedback

To help students prepare for the laboratory work, the scheduling has been altered such that the laboratory work will take place following the other teaching activities in each of the 3 modules.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT TASK 1:	Design of a fluid system	Week 14	20 %	LO4
ASSESSMENT TASK 2:	Final Examination	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2
ASSESSMENT TASK 3:	In-Class Tests	Refer to Assessment Description	15 %	LO1, LO2
ASSESSMENT TASK 4:	Weekly Online Assignment	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO2
ASSESSMENT TASK 5:	Laboratory Reports	Refer to Assessment Description	15 %	LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Design of a fluid system

TASK DESCRIPTION:

Design a holistic fluidic system to solve complex practical engineering problem. Resubmissions may be allowed if ILO4 is not passed.

TASK LENGTH:

10 pages excluding front matter and appendices

DUE DATE:

Week 14

WEIGHT:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Justify a preferred system design by evaluating alternative solutions against a common metric.	LO4
2	Model the performance of a holistic fluid system design over a range of operating conditions	LO4
3	Document a holistic system design using a technical report format	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Final Examination

TASK DESCRIPTION:

A final closed-book examination provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of fluid mechanics and their ability to apply control volume methods to solve fluid mechanics problems under timed conditions.

TASK LENGTH:

3 hours

DUE DATE:

Exam Period

WEIGHT:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Solve fluid mechanics problems involving flow over bodies, open channel flows and turbomachinery using established control volume methods.	LO2
2	Explain fluid mechanics theory and phenomena over a range of practical engineering contexts.	LO1

Assessment Task 3: In-Class Tests

TASK DESCRIPTION:

Three in-class tests provides students with the opportunity for feedback on their knowledge of fluid mechanics as well as their ability to solve fluid mechanics problems using control volume analysis for each of the three modules: flow around bodies, turbomachinery and open channel flow. These will be held in Weeks 4,7 and 10.

TASK LENGTH:

3 x 1 hour closed book written tests

DUE DATE:

Refer to Assessment Description

WEIGHT:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Solve fluid mechanics problems involving flow over bodies, open channel flows and turbomachinery using established control volume methods.	LO2
2	Explain fluid mechanics theory and concepts.	LO1

Assessment Task 4: Weekly Online Assignment

TASK DESCRIPTION:

A online quiz delivered each week in weeks 1-9 provides students with immediate feedback on their understanding of fluid mechanics problem solving. Students will need to upload scans of working out.

TASK LENGTH:

5 multiple choice questions

DUE DATE:

Refer to Assessment Description

WEIGHT:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Solve fluid mechanics problems involving flow over bodies, open channel flows and turbomachinery using established control volume methods.	LO2

Assessment Task 5: Laboratory Reports

TASK DESCRIPTION:

Three laboratory experiments must be completed during semester: flow around a cylinder, turbo machinery and open channel flow. Students may self-select groups to attend using the student timetable. A written report is required 10 working days following the date of the experiment

TASK LENGTH:

5 pages excluding front matter and appendices

DUE DATE:

Refer to Assessment Description

WEIGHT:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Document experimental results from a laboratory experiment in sufficient detail to ensure repeatability.	LO3
2	Interpret results from experimental work by referring to theory and published literature to make logical conclusions	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late Penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.