Faculty of Engineering & Transport

The student will become familiar with the common terms and the names of components used in fluid systems, their purpose and criteria for selection.  This is an introductory module which will provide a sound basis in fluid mechanics and as such is a prerequisite for further study in fluid mechanics, fluid machinery and industrial fluid power.

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to use the above knowledge and skills to support the following workplace competencies:

1. Describe the basic properties of fluids, quote applicable units and determine how these properties inter-relate to one another in fluid applications.
2. Describe and sketch basic components of a fluid system and explain salient features and method of opertion.
3. State the basic principles of fluid statics and use these principles to determine static fluid pressure and forces.
4. Use the continuity equation and Bernoulli equation to determine the changes which occur when fluids flow through pipes or ducts of varying sections or elevations.
5. Determine the work and power associated with fluid flow and perform calculations involving the Bernoulli equation modified to include a pump or turbine in the fluid circuit.
6. Determine the forces exerted by flowing fluids either free (jet) or contained.

Students' achievement of the purpose of this module may be at one of three levels:

C - The student has reached an acceptable level such that they are able to carry out the activities associated with the module in an on-the-job situation and, where they elect to do so, to proceed to subsequent modules.
B - The student has reached a level clearly above that regarded as the minimum competence, either in terms of breadth or depth of their knowledge.
A - The student has reached a level clearly above that regarded as the minimum competence, in terms of both breadth and depth of their knowledge.

Assessment Events - Additional Information

Event Name : TEST 1
Event Type: Theory test
Timing: 14/36
Type of Items: Short answer descriptive, calculation and diagrammatic items
Coverage: Basic properties of fluids, fluid system components and fluid statics (sections 1 to 3).
Duration: 2 hours
Conditions: A standard formula and data.list will be supplied.  Use of calculators will be permitted.  No other aids permitted.
Event Name : TEST 2
Event Type: Theory test
Timing: 36/36
Type of Items: Short answer, descriptive, calculation and diagramatic items.
Coverage: Fluid flow, fluid power and forces developed by flowing fluids (sections 4 to 6).
Duration: 2 hours.
Conditions: A standard formula and data list will be supplied.  Use of calculators will be permitted.  No other aids permitted.
Event Name : LABORATORY REPORTS
Event type:       Written reports
Coverage: Practical exercises carried out in section 3 (fluid statics), section 4 (fluid flow) and section 5 (fluid power).
Conditions:       To be completed during the laboratory seession.

If you have a disability you should see your teacher or Disabilities Consultant about your right to reasonable adjustment to the way you are assessed in this subject / module.