Fundamental descriptions of flow; viscous internal and external flows; turbomachinery; fundamentals of compressible flow; compressible pipe flows; flow measurement.
An understanding of the underlying physics and mathematical description of fluid mechanics is necessary to analyse systems that have a fluid as the working medium.ﾠ Mechanical engineers have to deal with fluid mechanics in applications ranging from heating and ventilation systems, transport of fluids in piping systems, fluids in physiological systems,ﾠ through to transport applications such as cars, ships, aircraft and spacecraft. ﾠThe design of fluid machinery such as pumps, compressors and turbines requires the ability to analyse fluid flows.ﾠ This course builds on material in MECH2410: Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics and applies it to viscous internal and external flows, both laminar and turbulent, compressible flows and turbomachinery. Whilst fluid flows must satisfy the well-established basic laws of mechanics, the analysis can become very complex and experimental results must often be used to model practical flows. Therefore, the importance of making measurements in fluid flows is also stressed in this course. Some methods and techniques used to make measurements in fluid flows are addressed together with an assessment of their uncertainty.
You should plan to spend at least 10 hours per week on this course in order to obtain a passing grade.
This course assumes a working knowledge of the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and first-year mathematics. Computer programming skills and knowledge of numerical integration will be beneficial for analysing experimental results.
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
(MATH1052 or MATH1072) and MECH2410
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
MECH2700
The contacts for this course are a great venue for consultation as this will allow the entire class to benefit from the responses, as do consultations through the discussion board. In addition, course staff will hold a virtual office hour via zoom every week for you to drop in and ask questions.
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
This courseﾠextends your knowledge of fluid mechanics to include the description and analysis of multi-dimensional, viscous and compressible flows. At the completion of the course you should be able to apply your understanding of fluid mechanics to a wide range of important engineering systems ranging from pipe flow in the process industries to flow of air around aircraft. The tutorial exercises are used to develop problem solving skills while the laboratory work aims to develop practical skills in flow measurement, analysis and interpretation of results.
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand and apply advanced fluid mechanics concepts
LO2.
Analyse systems involving laminar, transitional and turbulent internal flow
LO3.
Analyse external flow problems involving boundary layers, transition to turbulence, flow separation, pressure, skin friction and induced drag, and finite span aerofoils
LO4.
Analyse compressible flow problems involving isentropic flow, nozzle flows, normal and oblique shock waves, compressible frictional flows and compressible flow with heat transfer
LO5.
Analyse systems containing turbomachinery
LO6.
Understand fluid mechanics experiments and analyse, interpret and report on experimental data
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial/ Problem Set | Weekly Tutorial Questions | 10% Computed from the best 8 out of 12 possible submissions |
29/07/2024 - 21/10/2024
Submit every week via Blackboard by 2:00pm on Friday |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Exp 1 (Aerofoil) | 15% |
Submit within 1 week of completing your practical at 2:00pm. |
| Notebook/ Logbook, Practical/ Demonstration | Experiment 2 and 3 logbook entries | 10% |
24/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Examination |
Final Exam
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65% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
29/07/2024 - 21/10/2024
Submit every week via Blackboard by 2:00pm on Friday
Students are provided with weekly tutorial and practice questions.
Of these, the tutorial questions are to be submitted weekly and the practice questions are for you to complete in your own time.
During the tutorials you will have time to solve at least one of the tutorial questions and the demonstrator will show an outline of the solution process for all tutorial questions. To get the most value from the tutorials you are encouraged to attempt the tutorial questions beforehand.
The weekly tutorial workshops are designed to provide you with assistance in solving these questions. Staff will be there to give you individual advice with these questions and also any course content specific questions.
Submit your completed questions every week.
The questions should be completed in a logbook or alternate well organised system. For any disputes you will be required to produce this logbook/system as evidence to support your case.
Submit individually via Blackboard. See Blackboard for additional instructions.
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Solutions are worked through in the tutorial session and marks are released to students within 5 days.
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
8 out of 12 possible submissions are counted.
Submit within 1 week of completing your practical at 2:00pm.
All students to attend on-campus in assigned groups.
Complete all preparation work in your individual Laboratory Logbook and familiarize yourself with the experimental procedure.
The tasks should be completed in a logbook or alternate well organised system. For any disputes you will be required to produce this logbook/system as evidence to support your case.
See Blackboard for details.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Feedback is provided to students following 14 calendar days.
A Student Access Plan (SAP) can only be used for a first extension. Extensions based on an SAP may be granted for up to seven (7) days, or the maximum number of days specified in the Electronic Course Profile (ECP), if it is less than seven (7) days. Any further extensions will require additional supporting documentation, such as a medical certificate.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
24/10/2024 2:00 pm
All students attend Laboratories 2 and 3 on-campus in your timetabled group.
For each laboratory:
The Laboratory Instructions available from Blackboard include additional instructions.
The tasks should be completed in a logbook or alternate well organised system. For any disputes you will be required to produce this logbook/system as evidence to support your case.
See Blackboard for details.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Feedback is provided to students following 14 calendar days.
A Student Access Plan (SAP) can only be used for a first extension. Extensions based on an SAP may be granted for up to seven (7) days, or the maximum number of days specified in the Electronic Course Profile (ECP), if it is less than seven (7) days. Any further extensions will require additional supporting documentation, such as a medical certificate.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
Closed book examination.
Calculator: Students are only permitted to use Casio FX82 series or UQ approved (labelled) calculators in this examination.
A Final Exam mark of <40% will achieve a maximum grade of 3 irrespective of non-exam performance.
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series or UQ approved , labelled calculator only |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
You may be able to defer this exam.
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0.00 - 29.99 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Overall grade 0.00 to 29.99%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30.00 - 44.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Overall grade 30.0 to 44.99%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45.00 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Falls short of satisfying basic requirements for a Pass. Overall grade: 45-49.99% or less that 40% in the IVA requirement explained below. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50.00 - 64.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Satisfies all of the basic learning requirements for the course, such as knowledge of fundamental concepts and performance of basic skills; demonstrates sufficient quality of performance to be considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in the course. Overall grade 50-64.99% and a minimum score of 40% in the IVA requirement explained below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65.00 - 74.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates ability to use and apply fundamental concepts and skills of the course, going beyond mere replication of content knowledge or skill to show understanding of key ideas, awareness of their relevance, some use of analytical skills, and some originality or insight. Overall grade 65-74.99%and a minimum score of 40% in the IVA requirement explained below. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75.00 - 84.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates awareness and understanding of deeper and subtler aspects of the course, such as ability to identify and debate critical issues or problems, ability to solve non-routine problems, ability to adapt and apply ideas to new situations, and ability to invent and evaluate new ideas. Overall grade 75-84.99% and a minimum score of 40% in the IVA requirement explained below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85.00 - 100.00 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates imagination, originality or flair, based on proficiency in all the learning objectives for the course; work is interesting or surprising or exciting or challenging or erudite. Overall grade 85 - 100% and a minimum score of 40% in the IVA requirement explained below. |
Grading Criteria
Specific grading criteria will be provided for each assessment item. These are available on Blackboard in the assessment folder.
Identity verified assessment.
Identity verified assessment (IVA) ﾠwill be through obtainingﾠ at least 40% ﾠof the available marksﾠ in the final exam.
You need to pass the IVA hurdle to pass the course regardless of your final mark. Students who achieve a total mark of 50 or greater but do not pass the IVA hurdle will receive a grade of 3.
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Students will not be given exemptions, or partial credit from any previous attempt of this course, for any piece of assessment. You must complete all of the learning activities and assessment items each time you take a course.
A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
GROUP WORK & GROUP WORK GRIEVANCES
Group work is a critical skill for engineers.ﾠA pre-equisite to this course is that you have undergone appropriate training in group work, e.g. through ENGG1100 or equivalent courses.
By default all group members will receive the same grade. You should use your team working skills to ensure work distribution is equitable. Furthermore, to maximise grades, you should make sure each team member is allocated tasks that playﾠto their strength.ﾠIf teamﾠissues arise, in the first instance you should bring this up at group meetings with course staff and we will provide mentoring to resolve the issues. If this is not possible, please email the course staff for a private appointment.ﾠ
When team-working breaks down and affects assessments (e.g. team member(s) fail to contribute, or there is a case for individual marking) please submit a case by email to the course coordinator.ﾠ
For cases to be considered we expect the following:
(a)ﾠthere must be evidence that individuals or the group has tried to resolve the issue;
(b)ﾠthat the case is submit prior to or no more than 24hrs after a submission deadline;
(c) an outline of individuals' contributions or lack or contribution is provided; and
(d) that every group member is cc'd in the email.
Based on circumstances, the course coordinator may scale grades of an assignment based onﾠindividual contributions.ﾠﾠ
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
BLACKBOARD: all course related information, lecture notes, tutorial questions, laboratory instructions will be made available on the course Blackboard site.
ONLINE COURSE ON UQ Extend: Videos, examples and online formative problems covering all MECH3410 content. Instructions on how to access this resource will be posted on the course Blackboard site.
LABORATORY SAFETY & LABORATORY INDUCTIONS:ﾠ(more detailed instructions are available on Blackboard)
It is a requirement that you complete the on-line U/G Student Lab Safety Induction Assessment (UGRD01) within the OH&S training system before attending any of the practicals. You may have completed this previously, but it is your responsibility to ensure this is up-to-date.
You are required to complete this assessment more than 24 hrs prior to attending a practical experiment session. The database is only updated once a day. To complete the assessment use the following link: https://learn.uq.edu.au/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_11416_1&content_id=_192817_1&mode=reset
Once on the page, follow the Link to "U/G lab Students" and then
1) complete the U/G Lab Safety Induction Module
2) pass the U/G Student Lab Safety Induction - Assessment
At the beginning of the practical you will be required to swipe in with your student card. No card --> not able to attend.
TEXTBOOKS: Access to the recommended text books will be assumed. No additional material will need to be purchased.
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
Filter activity type by
| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Workshop |
External Viscous Flows Online lectures and in-person contacts by Professor Wheatley. Sub-activity: UQ Extend Content - roughly 2 hours per week content videos and problem solving Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
Workshop |
Internal Viscous Flows Online lectures and in-person contacts by Dr Jacobs Sub-activity: UQ Extend Content - roughly 2 hours per week content videos and problem solving Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
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Workshop |
Compressible Flows Online lectures and in-person contacts by Professor Wheatley Sub-activity: UQ Extend Content - roughly 2 hours per week content videos and problem solving Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
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Workshop |
Turbomachinery Online lectures and in-person contacts by Dr Jacobs Sub-activity: UQ Extend Content - roughly 2 hours per week content videos and problem solving Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05 |
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Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Workshop |
Review of Fundamentals & Uncertainty Analysis Online lectures and in-person contacts by Professor Wheatley Sub-activity: UQ Extend Content - roughly 2 hours per week content videos and problem solving Learning outcomes: L01, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 13 |
Problem-based learning |
Weekly Assignments and Problem-based learning Week 2-13; Work on problem-sets in a small group in tutorials, give and receive peer feedback, opportunity for individual assistance from casual academic staff. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 12 |
Practical |
Laboratory Experiments Perform experiments on fluid mechanics and analyse and document the results. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06 |
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