Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleFLUID MECHANICS
Course Unit CodeCEH240
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. Define basic terms and concepts such as density, specific weight, specific gravity, surface tension, viscosity, pressure, and compressibility.
  2. Differentiate among various basic fluid properties, atmospheric and gage pressure
  3. Describe the principles behind the measurement of pressure and the function of barometers
  4. Understand the theory governing the flow (motion of fluids) and Bernoulli’s Equation, and the variation of flow parameters in time and space
  5. Solve problems pertaining to the variation of pressure, the equilibrium of a fluid with constant density (hydraulic jack), manometer problems (U-tube, differential, well-type, and inclined well-type manometers), and numerical problems that make use of the Bernoulli Equation principles
  6. Calculate the hydrostatic thrust on submerged surfaces (horizontal flat, rectangular, and curved surfaces), reservoir dams
  7. Apply Archimedes principle of buoyancy and stability
  8. Use the Venturi meter and other closed systems to measure pressure under schemes of unknown velocities.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesCES200,AMAT122Co-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents

Properties of Fluids: Basic terms and concepts such as density, specific weight, specific gravity, surface tension, viscosity, pressure, and compressibility. Relationships and interconnections between various concepts. Basic problem solving using fluids terms and concepts.

Fluid Statics: Atmospheric and Gage Pressure. Characteristics of pressure. Pascal’s Paradox. Variation of pressure.  Equilibrium of a fluid with constant density (hydraulic jack). Measurement of pressure. Barometers. Manometer (U-tube, differential, well-type, and inclined well-type manometers). Hydrostatic thrust on submerged surfaces (horizontal flat, rectangular, and curved surfaces), Reservoir Dams. Piezometric Head. Archimedes Principle (buoyancy and stability).

Fluid Motion:  Motion of Fluids and the Bernoulli’s Equation. Fluid Flow Rates and the Continuity Equation. Variation of flow parameters in time and space. The Venturi meter and other closed systems with unknown velocities. Toricelli’s Theorem Flow due to a falling head
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.
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.  A laboratory component for this course seeks to further elucidate theoretical concepts introduced in class.  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%
Lab Report10%
Final Exam50%
Language of instructionEnglish
Work placement(s)NO

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