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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "ENGR 220"
COURSE NAME: "Fluid Mechanics"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Summer Session II 2022
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Gregory Maxwell
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: MTWTH 11:10 AM 1:00 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: MA 299
OFFICE HOURS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers theory and application of fluid statics, momentum transfer, and viscous fluid flow. Fundamentals of microscopic phenomena and application to macroscopic systems are addressed. Course work covers both open-channel and conduit (pipe) flow. The fluid statics and dynamics of incompressible and compressible fluids are considered.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

Fluid characteristics, fluid statics, elementary and viscous fluid dynamics, finite control volume analysis, conservation of mass and energy, momentum transfer, pipe networks, open-channel flow, compressible and choked flow, operation of turbomachines in fluid systems.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:

(1)   Be familiar with the properties and behavior of liquids and gases, be able to classify of various types of fluid flows, and will understand the basic concepts of boundary layer theory.

(2)   Be familiar with the hydrostatic equation and its application.

(3)   Be familiar with the Bernoulli equation and its application to flow measurement devices and the solution of fluid mechanics problems.

(4)   Be familiar with the velocity and acceleration fields, control volume and system representations, and the Reynolds Transport Theorem.

(5)   Understand the application of the basic principles of fluid mechanics through the use of the continuity, momentum, energy, and state equations.

(6)   Be familiar with open-channel flow, laminar and turbulent pipe flow, and the use of the engineering diagrams to compute pressure loss in such flows.

(7)   Understand the principles of compressible fluid flow and the operation of turbomachines.

 

TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Munson, Young and Okiishi's Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 8th EditionPhilip M. Gerhart, Andrew L. Gerhart, John I. HochsteinWiley978-1-119-54064-9     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
HomeworkRandomly selected homework problems will be graded and account for 5% of the final grade.5
QuizesQuizzes will be administered in hard copy format. Details will be announced in class. Each quiz score accounts for 15% of the final grade.75
Final ExamThe final exam is comprehensive, and accounts for 20% of the final grade.20

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.

-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Attendance is not part of the course grade. However, students that miss even a single day of lecture are likely to fall behind in the course material. Each concept introduced in the course builds on mastery of previous concepts. The best strategy for success in this course is to attend every single lecture diligently.

ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

(A more detailed schedule will be presented in class)

Session

Session Focus

Reading Assignment

Quiz/Exam Dates

Week 1

Introduction to fluid mechanics, analysis of fluid behaviour, dimensions and units, fluid properties, viscosity, fluid statics, standard atmosphere, pressure measurements, pressure on submerged objects, buoyancy and stability, fluid pressure with rigid-body rotation, Bernoulli equation.

Ch 1-3

Quiz 1

Thursday

Week 2

Static, total, dynamic pressure; energy, hydraulic grade lines, velocity field, acceleration field, control volume representation, transport theorem.

Ch 3-5

Quiz 2

Thursday

Week 3

Finite control volume analysis, continuity equation, linear momentum, energy equation (1st law), irreversible flow (2nd law), introduction to differential analysis, dimensional analysis.

Ch 5-7

Quiz 3

Thursday

 

Week 4

Viscous flow in pipes, flow over immersed bodies, boundary layer characteristics, open-channel flow, surface waves energy considerations, uniform flow.

Ch 8-10

Quiz 4

Thursday

Week 5

Compressible flow, shock waves, one-dimensional flow in variable area ducts (nozzles/diffusers), duct flow with friction (Fanno flow), flow in ducts with heating/cooling (Rayleigh flow), Turbomachines, pumps, fans, compressors.

Ch 11-12

 

Quiz 5

Thursday

Final Exam COMPREHENSIVE

Friday