HYD06008 2019 Hydraulics 201H

Define , derive and manipulate the concepts of pressure, hydrostatic and buoyancy. Apply principles to solving problems involving same.

Derive and manipulate and apply the theoretical concepts which underlie basic fluid properties

Define ,derive and manipulate the concepts of fluid flow using the principles defined in the basic flow equations. Apply principles to solving problems involving same.

Uses standard hydraulic engineering equipment to perform experiments in teams, observe and record data and experimental evidence.

Compile and report in a clear concise manner the findings and results of laboratory experiment.

Lecture and Practicals

10% Continuous Assessment

20% Practical

70% Final Exam

Resubmit Assessment

Repeat Final Exam

Indicative Syllabus

1. Principles of compressibility and pressure, fluid pressure measurement, differential manometers, hydrostatics, forces and moments on vertical and curved submerged surfaces. Water retention structures inclusive of circular sluice gates and submerged sewer outfall gates.
2. Buoyancy forces and Archimedes principle, definition of derivation centre of buoyancy and stability of floating bodies, metacentre, metacentric height, angle of tilt, time of oscillation, stability of  vessels and pontoons containing liquid.
3. Fluid properties, compressible and incompressible fluids, dynamic viscosity, kinematic viscosity, viscosity and oiled bearings, torque and power output from a shaft, Stokes falling sphere viscometer, rotating spring viscometer.
4. Energy & head, fluid flow, continuity equations, Bernoulli's theorem, Torricelli's theorem, hydraulic grade line, hydraulic gradient, piezometric head.
5. Manipulation of the energy equation and continuity equation. Introduction to siphons. Flow measurement devices introduction to pitot tube, Venturi meter and orifice plate.
6. The momentum equation, forces exerted by fluids on pipe bends . Forces exerted by a jet on plates. Manipulation of the energy equation. Application of momentum equation forces exerted in pipelines by moving fluids.

Indicative Practicals/Projects

1. Determine the centre of pressure of and immersed plane.
2. Determine teh centre of buoyancy, metacentre and metacentric heigh for a floating object. Determine the limiting centre of gravity for the object.  
3. Determine the hydraulic grade line and hydraulic gradient of a pipe line system.
4. Estimate the coefficient of discharge for a Venturi meter and orifice plate.
5. Induce flow and estimate the absolute pressure at the highest point in a siphon. Establish the maximum height and pipeline length for each flow rate.
6. Determine the force exerted by a free jet on a stationary plate. Estimate the reaction force on a pipe reducer section for a variety of flow rates.