Code
ENGR2000
Credits
25
Graduate Attributes
Introduction
What do aircraft, hydroelectric dams, pumps, chemical reactors, process plants, and wind turbines have in common? They all rely on understanding fluids in motion. In this unit, In this unit, student explore a wide range of fluid flow phenomena and dive into the concepts underpinning the analysis and modelling of real-world fluid systems. Building on foundational mathematics and physics, this unit introduces the core principles of fluid mechanics, from pressure and buoyancy to the conservation of mass, momentum and energy in moving fluids. Students will learn to apply various approaches and concepts to evaluate fluid-flow characteristics and predict forces on immersed solid structures. By examining both internal and external flows for laminar and turbulent flows, students will develop a working knowledge of fluid mechanics applications commonly encountered in engineering. "Hands-on laboratory experiments and problem-solving tutorials equip students with the analytical skills needed to design, assess and improve fluid systems found in diverse fields of engineering, such as propellers and turbines, wind and current load on structures, piping networks and pumps. It lays the groundwork for future units in mechanical, civil, chemical, mining and environmental engineering and supports the development of professional competencies aligned with engineering professional practice.
Lecture
2 x 2 Hours Weekly
Science Laboratory
2 x 2 Hours Quarterly
Tutorial
1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Unit Learning Outcomes
- 1 recognise fluid phenomena and explain their causes, especially with regard to viscous and inviscid flows, GC1, GC3, GC6
- 2 characterise fluid behaviour and its effects using non-dimensional groups, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC6
- 3 apply basic conservation principles in Fluid Mechanics, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC6
- 4 model simple flow situations to make estimates of fluid forces, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC6
- 5 perform design calculations and understand the operation of fluid systems, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC6
Course Learning Outcomes
- 1 Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of fundamental science, mathematics, data analytics, information science, and computing underpinning the broad field of engineering
- 2 Solve complex chemical engineering problems of industrial and societal significance through the application of discipline-specific and integrated bodies of knowledge, design and sustainability principles
Assessment Breakdown
Recent Unit Changes & Response to Student Feedback
Students are encouraged to provide feedback through student surveys (such as Insight and the annual Student Experience Survey) and interactions with teaching staff. Listed below are some recent changes to the unit as a result of student feedback.- The paper-based mid-semester test has been replaced by a online test.
- One of the two weekly lectures has been converted to a workshop. While the lectures remain a combination of theory and worked application problems, the workshops are focussed on detailed worked examples to help students with the application of the theory from the lecture notes.
- More detailed marking rubrics for the laboratory assessments have been designed to clarify the expectations and improve the quality of the feedback provided to students.