To develop an understanding of the basic principles of fluid mechanics and appreciation of how to solve simple engineering problems. To develop skills in performing simple experiments

(LO1) Be able to show experience and enhancement of discipline-specific practical skills in using appropriate modelling and analytical methods to solve fluid mechanics problems.

(LO2) Be able to show experience and enhancement of discipline-specific practical skills in carrying out Level 1 laboratory experiments in Fluid Mechanics following instruction, using test and measurement equipment and techniques, collecting and recording data, estimating accuracy, assessing errors, and using safe systems of work.

(LO3) Be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of using dimensional analysis to undertake scale-model testing and ensure conditions of dynamic similarity

(LO4) Be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of hydrostatics and applications to manometry

(LO5) Be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concept of mass conservation and the the continuity equation applied to one-dimensional flows.

(LO6) Be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Bernoulli''s equation as applied to internal and external flow problems.

(S1) Be able to analyse and interpret data.

(S2) in using appropriate modelling/analytical methods;

(S3) in carrying out laboratory experiments, using test and measurement equipment, and in collecting data.

(S4) time management;

(S5) self-motivation and independent learning;

(S6) solving problems in hydrostatics and hydrodynamics

(S7) systematic collecting, sorting, analysing, interpreting and presenting information/data;

1. Definition of a fluid. Nature of fluid motion. Fluid properties. Relevance of subject and applications.
2. Units and dimensions. Dimensional consistency. Dimensional analysis. Model testing and scaling: geometric and dynamic similarity.
3. Hydrostatic pressure variation. Manometry.
4. Streamlines. One-dimensional flow. Mass conservation equation.
5. Momentum conservation equation. Euler's equation. Bernoulli's equation: energy interpretation. Static, stagnation and dynamic pressure. Flow meters. Pitot- and static-pressure tubes.

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lecture on major module contents
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: Tutorial questions to help study
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method 3 - Laboratory Work
Description: fluid lab exercise
Attendance Recorded: Yes