Fluid Mechanics

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2029.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand hydrostatics.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the difference between fluid pressure and atmospheric pressure.

  • 1.2.

    Explain the Archimedes’ principle.

2.

Be able to solve problems related to hydrostatics.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Solve problems involving fluid pressure.

  • 2.2.

    Solve problems involving atmospheric pressure.

  • 2.3.

    Solve problems involving Archimedes’ principle.

  • 2.4.

    Solve problems involving buoyancy.

  • 2.5.

    Describe pressure indicating devices.

3.

Know about fluid flow.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain the types of fluid flow.

  • 3.2.

    Describe methods of measuring fluid flow.

  • 3.3.

    Describe the advantages and disadvantages of flowmeters.

  • 3.4.

    Solve problems involving Bernoulli’s equation.