INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE

Kulliyyah Engineering

Department Mechanical Engineering

Programme Automotive Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Others
Course Title Fluid Mechanics
Course Code MEC 2910
Status Core
Level 2
Credit Hours 3
Contact Hours 3 hours of lecture.
Pre-requisites None
(if any)
Co-requisites MEC 2705, MTH 2112
(if any)
Instructor(s) Dr. Ma’an Fahmi R. Alkhatib
Semester Every Semester
Offered
Course Fluid properties, fluid statics, fluid in motion, pressure variation in flowing
Synopsis fluids, momentum and energy principles, dimensional analysis and
similitude, flow in conduits, flow measurements.
Course The objective of this course are to:
Objectives 1. develop a physical awareness of the phenomena of fluid motion.
2. present the fundamental laws which govern all fluid behavior and
their applications.
3. develop practical methodologies for solving engineering flow
problems.
4. illustrate the extremely wide variety of fluid-related phenomena in
everyday life and in modern technology.
Learning By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
Outcomes 1. Distinguish between (i) solid, liquid and gas, (ii) steady and
unsteady flow, (iii) compressible and incompressible flow, (iv)
viscous and inviscid flow, (v) Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid,
(vi) absolute and gage pressure, (vii) rotational and irrotational
flow, (viii) laminar and turbulent flow and (ix) major and minor
losses.
2. Derive basic equation for pressure in a fluid at rest and compute
 pressure at a given height or depth by using the hydrostatics
equation. Calculate pressure at a given point and pressure
difference between two points with piezometer, U-tube manometer
or inclined manometer.
3. Derive Bernoulli’s equation from Newton’s 2nd Law and explain
each term with its physical interpretation. Apply Bernoulli’s
equation to a steady inviscid incompressible free jet flow, confined
flow. Explain flow rate measurement devices.
4. Describe Lagrangian and Eulerian methods. Explain the
differences among streamline, pathline, streakline and timeline.
5. Apply continuity, Bernoulli and energy equations to steady
incompressible flow.
6. Apply linear momentum equation on control volumes to determine
forces.
7. Identify groups of dimensionless parameters by using method of
repeating variables and Buckingham Pi Theorem. Apply theory of
models to predict performance of a prototype based on
measurements of performance of a model.
8. Identify entrance region and fully developed flow region in pipes
for laminar and turbulent flows. Calculate the geometrical and
mechanical unknown quantities for flow problems in pipes with
fittings given certain other parameters.
9. Apply differential form of continuity, momentum, and energy
equations to fluid flow problems.

Instructional Lectures
Strategies Group discussion
Scientific videos
Course LO Method %
Assessment 1-7 Assignments 5
State weightage
1-7 Quizzes 20
of each type of
1-4 Midterms 35
assessment.
1-7 Final examination 40

Content Outlines
Weeks Topics Task/Reading
1 Introduction, classification of fluid flows, system and Ch. 1
control volume, dimensions and units, problem solving.

2 Fluid properties and continuum approach, stress and Ch. 2

velocity fields, density, specific heat, vapor pressure,
coefficient of compressibility, viscosity (Newtonian and
non-newtonian fluids), surface tension.
3 Fluid statics, basic equation, manometer, pressure variation Ch. 3
in static fluid, measurement of pressure.
4 Fluid kinematics, Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions, Ch. 4
material derivative, streamlines, pathlines, streaklines and
timelines, flow visualization.
5-6 Basic equations in integral form, conservation of mass, Ch.5
momentum equations, energy equation. Bernoulli’s
equation, Newton’s second law, examples of the use of
Bernoulli’s equation, restriction on the use of Bernoulli’s
equation, energy analysis of steady flows
7 Momentum analysis of flow systems, control volume, linear Ch. 6
momentum equation.

8-9 Dimensional analysis and similarity, Buckingham Pi Ch.7

theorem, Experimental testing and incomplete similarity.
9-10 Flow in pipes, the entrance region, laminar and turbulent Ch. 8
flow in pipes, piping networks and pump selection, minor
losses.
13-14 Differential analysis of fluid flow, continuity equation, Ch. 9
stream function, conservation of linear momentum, Navier-
Stokes equation.
References Required:
Yunus A. Cengel, and John M. Cimbala, (2006), Fluid Mechanics: Fundamental
and Applications, McGraw Hill.

Recommended:
1. Munson,B.R., Young,D.F. and Okiishi,T.H., (2002), Fundamentals Of
Fluid Mechanics, 4th Edition, John Wiley.
2. Fox, R.W. and McDonald, A.T., (1992), Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, 5th
Edition, John Wiley.
3. White, F.M., (2005), Fluid Mechanics, 5th Edition, McGraw Hill.
Proposed Start Date (Semester) Semester I, 2011/2012

Batch of Students to be Affected Semester II, 2009/2010 and onwards

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Name Name Name

Designation Designation Dean / Director
Kulliyyah Kulliyyah Kulliyyah
Learning Outcomes Matrix: Course Code / Course Title

Programme Outcomes

Outcome 1

Outcome 2

Outcome 3

Outcome 4

Outcome 5

Outcome 6

Outcome 7

Outcome 8

Outcome 9

Outcome 10

Outcome 11

Outcome 12

Outcome 13
Course Learning Outcomes

1. Distinguish between (i) solid, liquid and gas, (ii) steady and 2 2 1 1 1 1
unsteady flow, (iii) compressible and incompressible flow, (iv)
viscous and inviscid flow, (v) Newtonian and non-Newtonian
fluid, (vi) absolute and gage pressure, (vii) rotational and
irrotational flow, (viii) laminar and turbulent flow and (ix) major
and minor losses.
2. Derive basic equation for pressure in a fluid at rest and compute 2 2 2 2 1 1
pressure at a given height or depth by using the hydrostatics
equation. Calculate pressure at a given point and pressure
difference between two points with piezometer, U-tube
manometer or inclined manometer.
3. Derive Bernoulli’s equation from Newton’s 2nd Law and explain 2 2 3 2 2
each term with its physical interpretation. Apply Bernoulli’s
equation to a steady inviscid incompressible free jet flow,
confined flow. Explain flow rate measurement devices.
4. Describe Lagrangian and Eulerian methods. Explain the 2 2 1 1 1
 differences among streamline, pathline, streakline and timeline.
5. Apply continuity, Bernoulli and energy equations to steady 2 2 3 1 2 2
incompressible flow.
6. Apply linear momentum equation on control volumes to 2 2 3 1 2 2
determine forces.
7. Identify groups of dimensionless parameters by using method of 2 2 3 2 3 3
repeating variables and Buckingham Pi Theorem. Apply theory
of models to predict performance of a prototype based on
measurements of performance of a model.
8. Identify entrance region and fully developed flow region in pipes 2 2 2 2 3 3
for laminar and turbulent flows. Calculate the geometrical and
mechanical unknown quantities for flow problems in pipes with
fittings given certain other parameters.
9. Apply differential form of continuity, momentum, and energy 2 2 2 2 2 2
equations to fluid flow problems.
Total
* 1= objective addresses outcome 2 = moderately, 3 = substantive
slightly,
The educational outcomes of the programmes conducted by the Kulliyyah are as follows:

1. The ability to acquire and apply knowledge of mathematics, computers, science, and engineering.(T)
2. The ability to have in-depth understanding and technical competency in relevant engineering discipline. (T)
3. The ability to identify, formulate and provide solutions to engineering problems. (T)
4. The ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. .(A/D)
5. The ability to analyze and design a system, component, or process to achieve the required objectives.( A/D)
6. The ability to understand and apply design principles for sustainable development..( A/D)
7. The ability to communicate effectively.(S)
8. The ability to function effectively as an individual and in group with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective
team member.(S)
9. The ability to recognize the need for lifelong learning and to pursue independent learning for professional development.(S)
10. The ability to understand the responsibility of a professional engineer in the context of contemporary social, cultural, global and
environmental issues.(ESSE)
11. The ability to demonstrate understanding and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities.(ESSE)
12. The ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context through broad-based education.
(ESSE)

NOTE:
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