CEG8102 : Introduction to Practical Hydraulics
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Professor David Graham
- Lecturer: Professor Thomas Curtis, Dr Adam Jarvis
- Practical Supervisor: Mrs Kathleen Robinson
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
A sound grasp of practical hydraulics has always been useful for those working in the water industry. However, our new realisation of the need to be very careful with energy costs has reinforced this need. All those entering the industry should be aware of the precepts of sound hydraulic design without neccesarily being highly skilled hydraulic engineers. However, many people are now entering the industry who do not have a traditional engineering training. Many of these individuals are unaware of, and even intimidated by the kinds of hydraulics that would find extremely useful. This course is an accessible and practical introduction to the area. It will introduce them to the founding concepts of hydraulics and show how they can be applied to problems in drainage, sewer design, water supply and the specification of pumps. A brief glance into more advanced aspects such as computational fluid dynamics will also be offered.
Outline Of Syllabus
Conceptual basics: Statics, the conservation of mass and energy (Bernoulli's equation), ideal and non-ideal flow Reynolds number. Pipe Flow: Empirical and theoretical equations, simple pipes, branched networks, circular networks, flow measurement. Open channel flow: Uniform flow and Manning's equation, non-uniform flow, the design of drainage networks, and flow measurement. Pumps: Pump types, optimal selection and management. Network analysis: An introduction to hydraulic network optimization will be provided, using EPANET for water distribution systems.
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 3 | 1:30 | 4:30 | Lectures – Intro to class, mid-class review &practicals discussion, and class summary. Synchronous |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Lectures – presentation of background material to support learning outcomes. Synchronous |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Online class quiz |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Report on laboratory practical work |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Hydraulic design project/presentation |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 3 | 1:30 | 4:30 | Inc. field practical to Ouseburn (hydraulics in action), EPANET tutorial and Lab practical. (PIP) |
Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Small group problem solving sessions where will perform specified hydraulic problems. |
Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 1 | 55:00 | 55:00 | Reading and self-driven problem solving practice. |
Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The precepts will be imparted in the lectures and the physical reality illustrated in the laboratory. Problem solving ability and confidence will be built up in independent study and through follow up activities associated with the practicals. Design elements will assess integration of problem solving and practical considerations
Alternatives will be offered to students unable to be present-in-person due to the prevailing C-19 circumstances.
Student’s should consult their individual timetable for up-to-date delivery information.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | 30 | Quiz - timed in-class assessment of professional qualitative facts. |
Prof skill assessmnt | 1 | M | 30 | Submitted report on practical work |
Design/Creative proj | 1 | M | 40 | Design of water system/presentation to module leader |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Quiz assesses qualitative knowledge related to professional elements of the class. Laboratory report assesses the ability to provide a written report summarizing lab data. Design/presentation will assess problem-solving ability,
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG8102's Timetable