Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleHYDRAULICS
Course Unit CodeCEH340
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated5
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Describe relationships and interconnections between various concepts involved in the Momentum Equation that refers to forces due to fluids in motion
  2. Differentiate between the Force Equation and the Momentum Equation, laminar and turbulent flow and the concept of Reynolds number
  3. Solve problems that utilize the principles of the Momentum Equation, problems of systems with two branches and systems with three or more branches, numerical problems that calculate the hydraulic regime that describes interconnected reservoirs
  4. Understand the geometry and efficiency of typical open channels, how fluid energy is lost in pipes
  5. Apply dimensional analysis to solve hydraulic and other engineering problems
  6. Use the Hazen-Williams and the Darcy-Weisbach equations to calculate friction losses in pipes
  7. Calculate major and minor (exit and entrance losses, contractions, bends, sudden enlargements) friction losses in pipes, flow characteristics in pipes-in-series and in pipes-in-parallel networks
  8. Select appropriate pumps for specific hydraulic needs
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesCEH240Co-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents

Momentum Equation: Forces due to fluids in motion. Momentum Equation. Force Equation.

Open Channels: Types of Open Channels. Laminar and Turbulent flow. Reynolds number. Uniform steady flow in open channels. Geometry and efficiency of typical open channels. Hydraulic jump.

Dimensional Analysis: Application of dimensional analysis in hydraulics and in other engineering problems

Flow in Pipes: Energy loss in pipes. Hazen-Williams equation.  Darcy-Weisbach equation Major and Minor (friction) losses in pipes (exit and entrance losses, contractions, bends, sudden enlargements).

Pipe Networks: Pipes in series. Pipes in parallel. Systems with two branches. Systems with three or more branches

Hydraulic Systems: Interconnected reservoirs. Quasi-steady flow. Pumps.
Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Donald F. Young, Theodore H. Okiishi, Bruce Roy Munson, 2002. “Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics”. John Wiley & Sons; 4th edition
  • Ram S. Gupta. 2001. “Hydrology and Hydraulic Systems”. Waveland Press; 2nd edition.
References
  • Clayton, T. Crowe, John A. Roberson, Donald F. Elger. 2004. “Engineering Fluid Mechanics”. John Wiley & Sons Inc.
  • Frank White. 2002. “Fluid Mechanics”. McGraw-Hill College.
Planned learning activities and teaching methodsThe course will be presented through theoretical lectures in class, numerical problem-solving sessions, and laboratory exercises. The lectures will present to the student the course content and allow for questions. The material will be presented using visual aids (i.e. PowerPoint presentation slides, documentaries, etc.). The aim is to familiarize the student with the different and faster pace of presentation and also allow the instructor to present related material that would otherwise be very difficult to do. The learning process will be enhanced with the application of theoretical concepts covered through in-class numerical examples, the requirement from students to tackle numerical exercises, and participate in small-group discussions that will seek to interconnect the theoretical backdrop with the numerical application of these. In-class problem-solving as well as homework exercises (mostly numerical) will allow students to hone their quantitative analysis skills in a controlled setting.  Besides from the notes taken by students in class, all of the course material will be made available through the class website which will be available through the University’s E-learning platform (“Moodle”). The instructor will be available to students during office hours or by appointment in order to provide necessary guidance.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assignments15%
Tests25%
Final Exam60%
Language of instructionEnglish
Work placement(s)NO

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