Year No. Offer Mode Description Cred. Pts 01 73054 S2 X MECHANICAL PRACTICE 4
The successful practice of the profession of Mechanical Engineering requires a clear understanding of the relationship between engineering and engineering practice. An ability to recognise when a particular theory is applicable and an ability to accommodate the deviations from the theory that occur in the real world is essential. Some knowledge of a wide range of practical techniques, proprietary devices, materials, construction methods etc is also necessary. The engineer must be able to assess a complex situation, identify the critical elements and develop a workable, cost effective solution. All of this requires considerable self-confidence, and the ability to work with and lead teams.
This unit aims at providing you with practical skills needed in many industrial processes. It is designed to teach you the different ways of measuring velocity of a fluid (gas or liquid), forces due to fluids and temperature of a fluid or a solid and heat flux. You will learn to estimate flow rates and head losses in fluid systems, and heat flux in thermal systems. The unit is designed to help you review some of the basis of fluid mechanics and heat transfer as well as validate and relate these to practical situations.
On successful completion of this unit students will be able
to:
Description Weighting(%)
- Liquid flow rate measurements 15.00
- Measuring forces due to the flow of fluids 10.00
- Flow rate of gases and forces due to the flow of gases 25.00 over bodies
- Head losses in straight pipes and fittings 25.00
- Measuring temperature heat and flux 25.00
Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the unit and enrich their learning experience.
Holman J P, "Experimental Methods for Engineers", 6th Edition,
McGraw-Hill, New York 1994.
Esposito A, "Fluid Mechanics with Applications", International
Edition, Prentice Hall, 1998.
Fox R W and McDonald A T, "Introduction to Fluid Mechanics", 4th
Edition, S1 Version, Wiley, 1994.
Kreith F and Bohn M S, "Principles of Heat Transfer", 5th Edition,
PWS Publishing, 1997.
ACTIVITY HOURS Laboratory or Practical Classes 20 Directed Study 5 Private Study 25
No *F/S Marks Due Description Wtg(%) LBL WWW 1 S 500.00 PASSIM INDIVIDUAL SKILLS COMPETENCY 50.00 Y N 2 S 500.00 PASSIM GROUP SKILLS COMPETENCY 50.00 Y N
1 Attendance and satisfactory performance in a minimum of 80% of
practical and/or residential school sessions is compulsory for a
passing grade to be awarded in this unit.
2 The only final grades awarded in this unit are Pass (P) or Fail
(F) grades.
3 A minimum standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
in order for a passing grade to be achieved.
4 The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student
must despatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the
student to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by
the Examiner.
5 Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for
assessment. This must be produced within five days if required
by the Examiner.
6 In accordance with University's Assignment Extension Policy
(Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner of a unit may grant an extension
of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
7 If students submit assignments after the due date without prior
approval then a penalty of up to 20% of the total marks for the
assignment will apply for each working day late.
8 In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local
public holiday in their area, such as a Show holiday, the due
date for the assignment will be the next day. Students are to
note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for
the Examiner's convenience.
9 The Faculty of Engineering and Surveying will NOT accept
submission of hand written or typed assignments by facsimile, e-
mail or computer diskette. Students in remote locations who do
not have regular access to postal services may be given special
consideration.
10 Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in a
unit but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives
of a unit within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the
temporary grade: IM (Incomplete - Make up). An IM grade will
only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student
will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the unit
after a period of non directed personal study.
11 Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related
reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or to sit for an
examination at the scheduled time may apply to defer an
assessment in a unit. Such a request must be accompanied by
appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following
temporary grades may be awarded IDS (Incomplete - Deferred
Examination; IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up; IDSM (Incomplete
Deferred Examination and Make-up).