Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

MECHANICS OF FLUIDS I
(Date of document: 25th April 2013)
Course Code

MEHB223

Course Status

Core

Level

Degree

Semester Taught

Credit

Pre-requisites

MEMB123 Mechanics I: Statics

Assessments

Assignments
Quizzes
Test (1 & 2)
Final Examination

Lecturers

Norhazwani Abd Malek

10%
10%
30%
50%

Room BN-1-044, ext. 6213

E-mail: norhazwani@uniten.edu.my

Dr. Ir. Kannan M. Munisamy

Room BN-1-066, ext. 2240
E-mail: kannan@uniten.edu.my

Course Description

Application of the basic and advance knowledge in fluids statics

and dynamics, which includes mass, momentum, energy
conservation principle.

Course Objectives

1) To describe the basic fundamental principles of fluid

mechanics such as continuum concept, viscosity, pressure,
hydrostatic force, mass conservation principle, momentum
conservation principle energy conservation, fluid frictions and
boundary layer.
2) To apply the basic principle to derive equations that govern
behaviour of flowing fluid namely the Navier-Stokes Equations

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and simplifications of the equations such as Euler equation and

Bernoulli equation.
3) To apply the governing equation in solving practical
engineering problems

Transferrable Skills

Ability to analyse Shear stress, resultant force in fluid flow

system, and Pipe losses.

Course Outcomes (CO)

- what students to achieve and to be assessed upon completing this course
No.

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

CO1

Explain basic fluid properties

CO2

Apply fluid properties in viscosity and surface tensions to solve related engineering
problems.

CO3

Apply pressure equation onto pressure measuring devices such as manometers

CO4

Apply pressure equation onto static submerged surfaces to find hydrostatic &
buoyancy forces.

CO5

Apply Bernoulli Equations for moving fluid and solve engineering problems.

CO6

Apply Continuity Equation to solve related engineering problems.

CO7

Analyse Linear Momentum Equation to solve related engineering problems

CO8

Apply Energy equation to solve related engineering problems.

CO9

Design for pipe systems & evaluate total head losses

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Course Outcomes

Course
Outcomes

PO1
a

CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5
CO6
CO7
CO8
CO9

PO2
c

PO3
a

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7 PO8

PO9

b c a b c a b a b

PO10 PO11
c

PO12
a

Assessment-Course Outcomes Matrix :

Assessments
Assignments (10%)
Quizzes (10%)
Test (1 & 2) (30%)
Final Exam (50%)

PO emphasis

PO1
CO1

PO2
CO2

PO3
CO3

PO2
CO4

PO2
CO5

PO2
CO6

PO2
CO7

PO2
CO8

PO11
CO9

PO4
0.0

PO5
0.0

PO6
0.0

PO7
0.0

PO8
0.0

Current Coverage (%)

PO1 PO2
35.5 64.5

PO3
0.0

PO9
0.0

PO10
0.0

PO11
0.0

PO12
0.0

Total
100

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Bloom's Coverage (%) :

Current Coverage (%)

Cognitive
Low
Med
Hi
9.5
54.5
36.0

Psychomotor

Affective Total

0.0

0.0

100

Course Outline:
Topic 1:

INTRODUCTION FLUIDS PROPERTIES

Definitions of Fluids and Distinction between Solids, Liquids and Gasses
Fluid Continuum Concept
System; Extensive and Intensive Properties
Ideal Gas Law
Viscosity
Vapor Pressure
Surface tension

Topic2:

FLUID AT REST
Pressure at a point
Pressure variation in a Fluid at Rest
Standard Atmosphere
Measurement of pressure: Absolute, Gauge, and Vacuum
Manometry
Hydrostatic forces on a plane surface
Hydrostatic forces on curved surfaces
Buoyancy, Floatation, and Stability

Topic 3:

FLUIDS IN MOTION
Newtons Second Law
Derivation of Euler equation
Bernoulli equation
Static, Stagnation, Dynamic, and Total Pressure
Example of usage of the Bernoulli Equation
The Energy Grade Line and Hydraulic Grade Line
Restrictions on Use of the Bernoulli Equation

Topic 4:

KINEMATICS OF FLUID MOTION

The Velocity Field - Eulerian and Lagrangian Flow Descriptions, Steady and
Unsteady Flow, Streamline, Streakline, Pathline
The Acceleration field
Control volume and System Representation
The Reynolds Transport Theorem

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Topic 5:

FLUID ANALYSIS USING CONTROL VOLUME

Conservation of Mass The Continuity Equation
Newtons Second Law The Linear Momentum and Moment-of-momentum
Equations
First Law of Thermodynamics The Energy Equation
Second Law of Thermodynamics Irreversible Flow

Topic 6:

PIPE FLOW
General Characteristics of Pipe Flow
Fully Developed Laminar Flow
Fully Developed Turbulent Flow
Dimensional Analysis of Pipe Flow Major Loss, Minor loss,
Pipe Flow Example
Pipe Flow Rate Measurement

Main Reference
Munson, Young & Okishi, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons.

Additional Reference(s)

1.

Mechanics of Fluids (3rd Edition) by Potter, M. C., & Wiggert, D. C., Cengage
Publication.

2.
3.

Fluid Mechanics (6th Edition) by White, F. M., McGraw-Hill

Engineering Fluid Mechanics (8th Edition) by Crowe, Roberson & Elger, John Wiley and
Sons.
Mechanics of Fluids (6th Edition) by B.S. Massey, Van Nostrand Reinhold

4.

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What is Program Educational Objectives (PEO)?

PEO are objectives that UNITEN graduates should achieve after five (5) years of graduation.
Summary of BME Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
Program Educational Objectives

PEO No.

UNITEN produces Mechanical Engineering graduates who:

PEO1 Practicing engineers in mechanical engineering with the ability to venture into energy related business.
PEO2 Hold leadership responsibilities and/or establish their own enterprises.
PEO3 Have professional qualifications/certifications in mechanical engineering related areas.
PEO4 Engages in activities to enhance knowledge in their professional works

What are Programme Outcomes (PO)?

POs are the expected traits that UNITEN students should have upon graduation.
BME Programme Outcomes (PO)
Program Outcomes
PO
No.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will
have the ability to:
Statement

PO Indicators
Comprehend fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and mechanical
engineering principles in solving mechanical
engineering problems (C1,C2)
b) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics,
science and mechanical engineering principles
in solving mechanical engineering problems
(C3, C4)
c) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics,
science and mechanical engineering principles
in solving complex problems (C5,C6)
a)

PO1

Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics,

science and mechanical engineering principles in
solving complex problems.

PO2

Identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex

mechanical engineering problems.

a) Identify, formulate and solve mechanical

engineering problems (C3, C4)
b) Evaluate and synthesise the solution to complex
mechanical engineering problems (C5,C6)
a)

PO3

Illustrate solutions for mechanical engineering

problems with appropriate consideration for
public health and safety. (C3, C4)
b) Illustrate solutions for mechanical engineering
Design solutions for complex mechanical
problems with appropriate consideration for
engineering problems that meet specific needs with
culture, society, and environment. (C3, C4)
appropriate consideration for public health and
c) Propose solutions for complex mechanical
safety, culture, society, and environment.
engineering problems that meet specific needs
with appropriate consideration for public health
and safety, culture, society, and environment.
(C5,C6)

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Program Outcomes
PO
No.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will
have the ability to:
Statement

PO Indicators
a)

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7
PO8

PO9

Conduct investigations, interpret data and provide

conclusions in investigating complex problems
related to mechanical engineering.

Use research methods for collecting data (C1,

C2)
b) Analyse and interpret data using engineering
principles and appropriate techniques (C3,C4)
c) Design and evaluate research methods and
results to provide conclusions for complex
engineering problems. (C5,C6)

a) Usage of modern tools to execute mechanical

Create appropriate techniques, select resources, and
engineering activities (P1,P2)
apply modern engineering tools to execute complex
b) Manipulation of modern tool to execute
engineering activities.
complex engineering activities (P3,P4)
a) Apply reasoning in assessing societal, legal and
cultural issues and the consequent
Apply reasoning in assessing societal, health,
responsibilities relevant to professional
safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent
engineering practice (C3, C4)
responsibilities relevant to professional engineering b) Apply reasoning in assessing health and safety
practice
issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering practice
(C3, C4)
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of
professional engineering solutions in environmental No sub-indicator (C2,C3)
contexts and the need for sustainable development.
Demonstrate commitment to professional and
No sub-indicator (A3)
ethical principles.
a) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation (P3)
b) Communicate effectively by means of report
Communicate effectively on complex engineering
writing (P3)
activities.
c) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation and/or report writing on complex
engineering activities (P3)

Function effectively as an individual and in a group

No sub-indicator (A4)
with the capacity to be a leader.
Acknowledge the need for, and be able to engage in
No sub-indicator (C2)
PO11
life-long learning.
PO10

a)
Demonstrate knowledge on project management
PO12
principles and entrepreneurship skills.

Demonstrate knowledge on project management

principles (C2,C3)
b) Demonstrate knowledge on entrepreneurship
skills (C2,C3)

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