Course overview
The aims of this course are to introduce students to the principles governing fluid flow and develop students' knowledge in measurement parameters and chemical processes relevant to potable and wastewater treatment. Content includes: Hydrostatics; Pressure measurement; Stability of floating bodies; Fluids in motion; Flow measurement; Flow through pipes; Flow under varying head; Dimensional analysis; Pumps and turbines; Fundamentals of water chemistry; Water quality parameters and measurements; Potable and wastewater treatment processes.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply principles of hydrostatics and buoyancy, pressure measurement and determine resultant forces on submerged objects (PO 1), (EA 1.1, 1.2)
- Apply the continuity of mass, momentum and energy to solve steady flow and flow measurement problems (PO 1,4), (EA 1.1, 1.2, 2.1)
- Determine flow in single and branched pipe systems with major and minor head losses (PO 1,4), (EA 1.1, 1.2, 2.1)
- Use higher-level mathematical problem-solving methods in more complex scenarios (some of which require subjective judgement), including iterative solutions with multiple unknowns, approximate integration and dimensional analysis to fluid flow problems and pump selection (PO 1,4), (EA 1.2, 2.1)
- Describe and apply the concepts and methods of key measurement parameters and chemical processes relevant to potable water and/or wastewater treatment. (PO1,4), (EA 1.1, 1.2,2.1)
- Develop the ability to perform competent and safe laboratory skills for investigating fluid flow and water quality (PO1, PO4), (EA 1.1, 1.2, 2.1)