Design characteristics of pumps and fans, torque, head, flow rate, machine efficiency, NPSH (net positive suction head). Detailed fluid conduit design, characteristic curves and machine/system matching, multiple machine arrangements, modelling of fluid systems.

1 problem laboratory based assignment (50%), 1500 words approx assessing learning outcome 2

1 x 2 hour examination (50%) assessing learning outcome 1

Learning on all aspects of the contents will be facilitated by attending lectures.
Practical assignment
Problem solving and student centred learning(background reading, revision etc)
Contact time guide: 24 hrs lectures:8 hrs tutorials: 4 hrs laboratory

Fundamentals of Thermo-fluid sciences, YA Cengel, RH Turner, McGraw-Hill, 2008, ISBN: 978-0071266214
Fluid Mechanics, FM White, McGraw-Hill, 2008, ISBN: 978-007128645-9
Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, BR Munson, DF Young & TH Okiishi, Wiley, 2010, ISBN: 978-0470-39881-4

Beacon laboratory equipment, Ventilation rig, pump rig, flow measurement rig, venture rigs, portable pressure, temperature and flow measurement equipment, PC's

CE00432-4, Essential Fluids and Mechanics or equivalent.