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MODULE TITLE	Fluids Mechanics	CREDIT VALUE	15
MODULE CODE	ENE2007	MODULE CONVENER	Prof Justin Hinshelwood (Coordinator)

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS	10 - 12

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	60

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This is an applied module, which aims to develop your understanding of the continuity and energy equations used to solve fluid problems of relevance to both mining and renewable applications. By taking this module, you will develop an appreciation of energy loss in fluid flows, and learn about dimensional analysis techniques and how they are applied to wide range of analytical and experimental situations.

The module is based on a typical engineering undergraduate course but the engineering skills covered are directly important for mining and renewable energy fields.

Some of the content of the module may be useful for civil engineering based discipline.

Prerequisite module: CSM1257 or equivalent

AIMS - intentions of the module

The aim of this course is to expand on the basic principles of the Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics module, particularly with respect to fluid flow, and help you appreciate the relevance of these principles to real life situations such as flow in pipelines and the design of pump and hydraulic systems.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1. understand the principles of fluid flow and fluid machinery and comprehend dimensional analysis to perform calculations and solve problems relating to the theory (B1, B2, B3);
2. predict and compare aspects of the theory of fluid flow with observed data obtained through a laboratory session (B12);

3. use computer software to model fluid flow and use computational fluid dynamics (CFD);

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

4. utilise a wide range of academic skills in data acquisition (through the use of equipment), interpretation (through calculation) and communication of results;

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

5. select appropriate data from a range of sources and develop research strategies (B4);
6. identify key areas of problems and choose appropriate tools/methods for their resolution in a considered manner.

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

- dimensions, units and the concept of dimensionless ratios;

- identifying dimensionless ratios using Rayleigh and Buckingham p methods, hydraulic similarity and the testing of models;

- review of key principles: continuity and Bernoulli's equations, dynamic and kinematic viscosity, Reynolds experiment, laminar and turbulent flow regimes and Reynolds number;

- laminar flow in pipes: pressure drop during laminar flow, Poiseulle's equation, development of laminar flow in pipes, relationship between average and maximum velocities;

- turbulent flow in horizontal pipes: friction factor and use of Moody diagram, pressure losses in pipes due to friction, Darcy's law in pressure and head form;

- frictional pressures losses during flow in non-horizontal pipes and pipes of varying diameters. minor losses in pipes due to expansions & contractions;

- flow in pipelines between reservoirs: relationship between losses and head, branching pipelines and parallel pipelines;

- open channel flow: definition of wetted perimeter, hydraulic mean depth, hydraulic gradient, Chezy and Mannings equations for discharge, solving discharge equation for depth of flow, channel proportions for maximum discharge;

- pumps and pumping: types of rotadynamic pumps, pump efficiency, derivation of pump affinity laws, pump characteristic curves, losses in rising mains, pump performance in series and parallel;

- turbines: types of turbine and applications;

- practical laboratory exercises: pressure drop in pipes;

- CFD using SolidWorks;

- determination of hydraulic loss: simulation of flow patterns and hydraulic loss in a valve;

- cylinder drag coefficient: flow simulation around a cylindrical object;

- mesh optimisation: investigation of meshing for flow simulation;

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	40.00	Guided Independent Study	110.00	Placement / Study Abroad

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	30	Lectures/tutorials
Scheduled learning and teaching activites	2	Laboratory sessions
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	8	Computer sessions
Guided independent study	110	Lecture/assessment preparation; private study

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Example sheets covering questions following each of the major topics covered in the course		2-4,8-10	These questions will be covered in the tutorial sessions and worked answers are kept in the library

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	40	Written Exams	60	Practical Exams	0

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Examination	60	2 hours	1,2,4,6	On request
Lab Assessment	10	3 hours	1,2,4,5,6	Written Feedback
Group mini-project	20	5 hours	1-6	Written Feedback
Online assessment	10	3 hours	1,2,4,5,6	On-line feecback

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment	Form of Re-assessment	ILOs Re-assessed	Time Scale for Re-reassessment
Lab assessment (10%)	Lab Assessment, 3 hours (10%)	As above	August Ref/Def period
Group Mini-project (20%)	Individual mini-project, 5 hours (20%)	As above	August Ref/Def period
Online Assessment (10%)	Online assessment, 3 hours (10%)	As above	August Ref/Def period
Examination (60%)	Examination, 2 hours (60%)	As above	August Ref/Def period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Referred and deferred assignments will mirror the original modes of assessment.

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

ELE – https://ele.exeter.ac.uk/

Web based and electronic resources:
http://www.solidsolutions.co.uk
https://forum.solidworks.com/community/solidworks

Reading list for this module:

Type	Author	Title	Edition	Publisher	Year	ISBN	Search
Set	Douglas, J.F., Gasiorek, J.M., Swaffield, J.A.	Fluid Mechanics	6th	Pearson/Prentice Hall	2011	10: 0273717723	[Library]
Set	Massey B.S. and Ward-Smith J	Mechanics of Fluids		Stanley Thornes	2012		[Library]

CREDIT VALUE	15	ECTS VALUE	7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	ENE1008
CO-REQUISITE MODULES

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	5	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Tuesday 10 July 2018	LAST REVISION DATE	Friday 15 March 2024

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Dimensional analysis; pipe flow; open channels; pumps; Bernoulli; continuity.

ENE2007 - Fluids Mechanics (2023)