Fluid Mechanics 2: Machine, Supersonics and Modelling
Overview
During the unit, we aim to enhance students’ ability to solve advanced problems for fluid flow involving/using Momentum equation, Dimensional Analysis, Drag and Lift, Predicting shear force, Compressible flow, Turbomachinery as well as CFD.
Requisites
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Develop dimensional parameters and use the dynamic similitude and momentum (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2)
- Analyse the compressible flow and identify the different state of Mach number as well as the shock to design the nozzle (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2)
- Apply relevant standards and codes of practice in the design of pump, Turbine and compressors (K3, K4, S1, S3)
- Analyse fluid motion with respect to boundary layer theory as well as drag and lift theory to calculate the force acting on the object (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2)
- Develop preliminary expertise in designing the system using CFD (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2)
- Safely execute experiments, analyse and interpret results and errors, and formulate conclusions as an individual or part of a team and generate high quality reports (K2, K6, S1, A1, A7)
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Lecture |
3.00 | 6 weeks | 18 |
| Live Online Lecture |
3.00 | 5 weeks | 15 |
| On-campus Class |
2.00 | 9 weeks | 18 |
| On-campus Class |
3.00 | 1 week | 3 |
| On-campus Practical |
2.00 | 3 weeks | 6 |
| Live Online Class |
2.00 | 9 weeks | 18 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning |
6.00 | 12 weeks | 70 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 10 - 20% | 1,2,3,5,6 |
| Examination | Individual | 40 - 60% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Laboratory Practicals | Individual/Group | 10 - 15% | 4,5 |
| Test | Individual | 10 - 30% | 1,2,3,5,6 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and(ii) at least 40% in the final exam.Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.
Content
- Dimensional Analysis and Similitude
- Momentum Equation
- Predicting Shear Force
- Drag and Lift
- Turbomachinery
- Compressible Flow
- Modelling of Fluid Dynamics Problems
- CFD- Computational Fluid mechanics
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.