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COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE NAME

I,'LUID MECHANICS
ENGINEERS
CIIE 413
EH220/EH222

COURSE CODE
PROGRAM
CREDIT HOURS
CONT ACT HOURS:
COURSE STATlJS
PRE- REQ UI SITE

FOR CHEMICAL

4
CORE
NONE

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SYNOPSIS
This course is a core subject in most engineering disciplines. The chapters in this
course focus on several important topics related to fluid static and fluid dynamics. It is
designed to provide the students with the principles of fluid flow through flow meters
and pipes. Common rotating devices such as pumps and compressor are also
introduced.

3.0

OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
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2.
3.

Explain the fundamental aspects offluid mechanics. (C I-C2)

Apply the principle offluid mechanics to solve problems related to various flow
situations. (C3-C4)
Evaluate the problems related to fluid flow in solving engineering problems. (C5-C6)

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METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lectures and tutorial.

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LESSON PLAN

WEEK

DlJRATION

CHAPTER

ACTIVITIES

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Properties of fluids
Fluid static and dynamics
Shear stress in a moving fluid
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Chapter 2: Fluid statics

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Lecture/Class
Exercise

Pressure at a point - Pascal's law

Pressure and head calculations
Manometer
Piezometer tube
U-tube manometer

LecturelC lass
Exercise

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Inclined U-tube manometer

Chapter 3: Flow measurement

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Lecture/Class
Exercise

Continuity and Bernoulli's equations

Flow through a sharp-edge orifice
Orifice meter
Pitot tube
Venturimeter
Notches and weirs
Dimensional analysis -Buckingham Pi
theorem method

4: Friction in pipes
Types of flow (laminar, transitional and
turbulent)
Velocity distribution for laminar flow
- Hagen-Poiseuille equation
- Mean velocity, maximum velocity for
laminar flow
Velocity distribution for turbulent flow
- Friction factor formula
- Reading of friction chart and usage
Moody chart
Momentum and energy relations
Miscellaneous head loss through pipes
(sudden enlargement, sudden contraction
and pipe fitting)
Calculation of pressure drop for Iiquid in
a pipe.

Chapter

7-9

5: Rotating equipment
Types of pumps
Power required for pumping through
pipelines
Determination of Net Positive Suction
Head (NPSH)
Types of compressor
Power required for compression of gas

Chapter

10-12

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Test I on
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Lecture/C lass
Exercise

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6: Agitation liquids
Purposes of agitation
Agitated equipment
Impellers
Flow patterns in agitated vessels
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Lecture/C lass
Exercise

Lecture/C lass
Exercise
Test 2 on
Chapter 4, 5 & 6

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FLUID MECHANICS FOR
CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

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ASSESSMENT
Tests & Assignments
Final Examination

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RECOMMENDED TEXT
Cengel Y.A. & Cimbala 1.M.
Applications, 3rd ed. McGraw-Hill

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60%

(2014)

Fluid

Mechanics:

Fundamental

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REFERENCES
1. Coulson, 1.M. and Richardson, J.F. (1999). Chemical Engineering: Fluid Flow,
Heat Transfer and Mass Transfer (6th Ed. Vol 1). Butterworth-Henemann
2. Douglas, J.F., Gasiorek, 1.M. and Saffield, lA. (2011). Fluid Mechanics (6th Ed).
Prentice Hall.
3. Fox, R.W., McDonald, A.T. and Pritchard, PJ. (2012). Fluid Mechanics, 8th Ed.,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
4. De Nevers, N. (2005). Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers (3rd Ed).
McGraw-Hill.
5. Munson, B.R., Okiishi, T.H., Huebsch, W.W. and Rothmayer, A.P. (2013)
Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 7th Ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

Attendance is compulsory. Students who fail to comply 80% of the attendance will be
barred from taking the final examination. Absence from lecture, tutorial, test or
presentation must be supported by relevant document.
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Course Outcome

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Course Learning Outcomes
(Students should be able to :)

Chapter 1: Introduction
Properties of fluids
Fluid static and dynamics
Shear stress in a moving
fluid

(COl)
1. Explain the fundamental
aspects of fluid mechanics.
(CI-C2)

2 -3

Chapter 2: Fluid statics

Pressure at a point Pascal's law
Pressure
and head

calculations
Manometer
- Piezometer tube
- U-tube manometer
- Inclined U-tube
manometer

(COl, CO2)
1. Explain the fundamental
aspects of fluid mechanics.
(CI-C2)
2. Apply the principle of fluid
mechanics to solve problems
related to various flow
situations. (C3-C4)

Delivery
Methods

Assessment

Define and calculate the

basic properties of fluid.
Able to identify the various
type of fluid flow in
different type of surface.
Explain the effect of
viscosity on fluid flow,
stream tube, kinetic
viscosity and Newton's
law of viscosity.
Able to identify and
analyze the shear stress of a
fluid.

Lectures
Tutorials

Assignments
Quiz
Test
Examination

Define and derive the

Pascal's law.
Distinguish between
gauge, absolute and
atmospheric pressure.
Calculate the fluid
pressure under different
condition.

Lectures
Tutorials

Assignments
Quiz
Test
Examination

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Chapter 3: Flow measurement

Continuity and Bernoulli's
equations
Flow
through a sharp-edge

orifice
Orifice meter
Pitot tube
Venturimeter
Notches and weirs
Dimensional analysis Buckingham Pi theorem
method

I:
(COl, C02, C03)
1. Explain the fundamental
aspects of fluid mechanics.
(CI-C2)
2. Apply the principle of fluid
mechanics to solve problems
related to various flow
situations. (C3-C4)
3. Evaluate the problems related
to fluid flow in solving
engineering problems. (C5C6)

Derive the continuity and

Bernoulli's Equation.
Apply Bernoulli principle
to calculate the mass
flowrate, volumetric
flowrate, velocity
through pipes, the fluid
pressure head and its
pressure when the fluid is
elevated.
Explain and describe
how the orifice,
venturimeter and pitot
tube works as well as the
notches and weirs.
Derive an equation to
measure the quantity of
fluid flowing through the
flow meters above and
the discharge through
notches and weirs.
Apply the equation to
calculate the fluid flow
measurement.

Lectures
Tutorials

Assignments
Quiz
Test
Examination

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Chapter 4: Friction in pipes

Types of flow (laminar,
transitional and turbulent)
Velocity distribution for
laminar flow
- Hagen-Poiseuille
equation
- Mean velocity,
maximum velocity for
laminar flow
Velocity distribution for
turbulent flow
- Friction factor formula
- Reading of friction
chart and usage Moody chart
Momentum and energy
relations
Miscellaneous head loss
through pipes (sudden
enlargement, sudden
contraction and pipe
fitting)
Calculation of pressure
drop for liquid in a pipe.

I:

(COl, C02, C03)

1. Explain the fundamental

aspects of fluid mechanics.
(CI-C2)
2. Apply the principle of fluid
mechanics to solve problems
related to various flow
situations. (C3-C4)
3. Evaluate the problems related
to fluid flow in solving
engineering problems. (C5C6)

Describe various types of

fluid flow.
Demonstrate Reynold's
experiment on laminar
and turbulent flow.
Able to determine the flow
regime and flow pattern in
equipment.
Analyzed the method of
evaluating pressure drop.
Able to apply formula to
calculate the pressure,
momentum and energy of
the fluid.

Lectures
Tutorials

Assignments
Quiz
Test
Examination
Test 1 on
Chapter 1,2 & 3

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Chapter 5: Rotating equipment

Types of pumps
Power required for
pumping through pipelines
Determination of Net
Positive Suction Head
(NPSH)
Types of compressor
Power required for
compression of gas

(COl, C02, C03)

l. Explain the fundamental
aspects of fluid mechanics.

(CI-C2)

2. Apply the principle of fluid

mechanics to solve problems
related to various flow
situations. (C3-C4)
3. Evaluate the problems related
to fluid flow in solving
engineering problems. (C5-

Able to differentiate the

difference in various pumps
and compressors.
Able to apply the concept to
determine the power
consumption of the pump
and compressor.
Able to analyze the
difference in design of
pumps and compressors.

Lectures
Tutorials

Assignments
Quiz
Test
Examination

Able to identify the purpose

of agitation.
Able to determine the
working mechanism of the
mixing tank.
Able to apply the concept to
determine the flow pattern
of the fluid in the mixing
tank.
Able to analyze the
difference of various mixing
impeller.

Lectures
Tutorials

Assignments
Quiz
Test
Examination

C6)
13-14

Chapter 6: Agitation liquids

Purposes of agitation
Agitated equipment
Impellers
Flow patterns in agitated
vessels
Power consumption in
agitated vessels

(COl, C02, C03)

1. Explain the fundamental

aspects of fluid mechanics.

(CI-C2)
2. Apply the principle of fluid
mechanics to solve problems
related to various flow
situations. (C3-C4)
3. Evaluate the problems related
to fluid flow in solving
engineering problems. (C5-

C6)

Test 2 on
Chapter 4, 5 & 6

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COURSE OUTCOME: Statements describing what the student who completes the course is expected to acquire
LEARNING OUTCOME: Statements describing the student action that serves as evidence of knowledge, skills and attitude
PROGRAM OUTCOME: Statements describing the knowledge, skills and attitude acquired upon graduation
LIST OF PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
PO 1 Ability to identify and apply knowledge of mathematics, basic and applied science, engineering fundamentals and specialisation to solve engineering
problems, including complex engineering problems.
P02 Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems, including complex engineering problems, using the principles of mathematics, basic and
applied science, and engineering fundamentals.