CEG2502 : Hydraulics
CEG2502 : Hydraulics
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Vassilis Glenis
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
English Language to IELTS 6.0 or Pearsons 54 or equivalent. Satisfy progression or admission requirement for entry to Stage 2 on engineering degree programme by satisfactory completion of Stage 1 or equivalent at Level 4 normally with one year of prior study related to this topic.
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
Stage 2 of engineering degree
Aims
The aim of the module is to provide understanding of and ability in the application of fluid mechanics in Civil Engineering, specifically including pipe flow, open channel flow and hydraulic machines.
These applications include: Pipeline design, pipe network analysis and design, performance characteristics of hydraulic machines, open channel flow, hydraulic jumps and forces on structures.
Outline Of Syllabus
The syllabus will cover a range hydraulic engineering challenges and solutions. The lectures will include:
- Engineering Applications of Hydraulics
- Resistance to flow
- Pipeline design
- Pipe network analysis and design
- Hydraulic machines (pumps and turbines: performance characteristics, selection and installation)
- Steady flow in open channels
- Application of resistance equations
- Rapidly varied flow
- Gradually varied flow
- Hydraulic jumps
- Forces on structures
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
1. Identify the different types of steady fluid flow developed in pipes and open channels (C2)
2. Understand the principles of mass, momentum and energy conservation and use them to analyse different fluid phenomena related to civil engineering hydraulics (C1,C2,C3,C12)
3. Perform specific hydraulic calculation and design simple hydraulic systems related to civil engineering applications (C4,C5,C6)
Intended Skill Outcomes
At the end of the module students should be able to:
1. Relate fundamental fluid mechanics theory to practical civil engineering hydraulics problems (C1,C2,C12)
2. Design hydraulics systems for modelling and management of the water environment. (C3,C4)
3. Select and apply appropriate methods for analysing problems in river, dam and coastal engineering (C5,C6,C7)
In line with the requirements of the accrediting body students are expected to develop a professional attitude. To meet this skills outcome, participation will be required in core elements of this module.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Computer based online exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 10:00 | 20:00 | Revision for exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 18 | 0:30 | 9:00 | Online non-synchronous, pre-recorded video lectures and accompanying notes. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Present in person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Practical |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 44:00 | 44:00 | Includes background reading and reading lecture notes for a full understanding of material. |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
To impart the basic qualitative and quantitative understanding represented by the knowledge outcomes via a mix of self learning and formal teaching, including advance reading of course notes, formal lecture presentations and discussions/tutorials with active student participation.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 120 | 2 | M | 50 | Computer based online exam Pipe flow and hydraulic machines online test |
| Digital Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 50 | Computer based online exam Open channel flow online test |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | In class NUMBAs tests |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
To assess the student’s grasp of the basic qualitative and quantitative understanding represented by the knowledge outcomes via a mix of formative in class NUMBAS tests and two computer based online exams both the width and depth of the student’s knowledge.
In line with the requirements of the accrediting body students are expected to develop a professional attitude. To meet this skills outcome, participation will be required in core elements of this module.
Study abroad students who are unable to return to Newcastle for the Semester 2 Assessment period would be required to sit an examination.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG2502's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- CEG2502's past Exam Papers
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