Unit name | Fluids 1 |
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Unit code | AENG11101 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Professor. Jones |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
An introduction to the fundamental behaviour of fluids and basic analysis techniques required by the engineers. This includes the study of: fluid statics; basic concepts such as Eulerian and Lagrangian approaches; the qualitative assessment of flow behavior such as turbulence and separation; similarity and dimensional analysis; quasi-one-dimensional approximations such as Bernoulli's equation and cross stream variations; control volume analysis in simple flow situations and the basics of 2D potential flow theory.
On successful completion of the unit the student will:
• have gained a qualitative feel for the way fluids behave, particularly gases;
• possess a knowledge of the continuity and momentum equations of fluid flow, and should be able to apply them to a variety of situations of interest to engineers;
• have an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of mathematical models, and, the role of assumptions in modelling
24 lectures and 2 lab classes of 3 hours each
80% Examination (2 hours)
20% lab classes (2 classes, 1 online assessment)
3 online tests (no credits but must pass).