Course Title: Fluid Mechanics of Mechanical Systems

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Fluid Mechanics of Mechanical Systems

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MIET2422

City Campus

Undergraduate

115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2016

MIET2422

City Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Professor Simon Watkins

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 6084

Course Coordinator Email: simon.watkins@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: B251 F03 R012


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.


Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the principles of fluid mechanics of mechanical systems. The focus is to illustrate practical engineering applications of these principles in relation to simple fluid systems. The learning approach is to apply engineering principles to performance analysis and prediction of simple fluid systems. This will provide a basis for understanding how performance can be improved. You will acquire an understanding of the essential theoretical basis of the fluid mechanic sciences and their application to a range of problems of relevance to practical engineering.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH070P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
BH076P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours)
BH089MEH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business

PLO 1: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of fundamental engineering and scientific theories, principles and concepts and apply advanced technical knowledge in specialist domain of engineering. 
PLO 2: Utilise mathematics and engineering fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to design engineering systems for complex engineering challenges. 
PLO 4: Apply systematic problem solving, design methods and information and project management to propose and implement creative and sustainable solutions with intellectual independence and cultural sensitivity. 
PLO 5: Communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse audiences, employing a range of communication methods, practising professional and ethical conduct.

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH070 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
BH070HKG Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
BH070KPL Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
BH074 Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering)
BH076 Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours)
BH084AEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
BH089MEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
BH092SSHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
BH093MEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
BH100SSHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Eng) (Honours) / Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
BH118AEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)

1 Knowledge and Skill Base
1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline
1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline
2 Engineering Application Ability
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources
3 Professional and Personal Attributes
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Analyse and predict performance of idealised forms of fluid systems using fluid mechanics principles.
  2. Optimise real mechanical systems using corresponding idealised fluid system models.


Overview of Learning Activities

Learning activities include lectures, assignments, tutorials, laboratory experiments and online activities. The laboratory experiments will help you learn how to set up practical problems and how to interpret and interrogate data for the analysis process. Online learning, and directed problem-solving activities will be achieved through the assignment tasks.


Overview of Learning Resources

Course-related resources will be provided on the course Canvas site, which is accessed through myRMIT. This material can include lecture material, course notes, sample problem sheets and solutions, details related to the laboratory experiments and references.


Overview of Assessment

X This course has no hurdle requirements.

☐ All hurdle requirements for this course are indicated clearly in the assessment regime that follows, against the relevant assessment task(s) and all have been approved by the College Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching).

Assessment Tasks


Tutorial Questions - 30%
This assessment supports CLOs 1 - 2

Lab Report - 25%
This assessment supports CLOs 1 - 2

Assignment - 25%
This assessment supports CLOs 1 - 2

End of Semester Quiz - 20% (timed on-line MCQs)
This assessment supports CLOs 1 - 2