Area: | WASM Minerals Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy Teaching Area |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 303136 (v.1) WASM Engineering Physics 132 or any previous version
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305690 (v.1) WASM Engineering Physics 134 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Fluid mechanics-fluid properties, fluid statics, laminar and turbulent fluid flow. Continuity, energy momentum equations. Flow measurement. Pumps. Energy loss in pipelines and open channels. Thermodynamics-ideal gas laws. Systems- states, processes and properties. First and second laws of thermodynamics. Heat engine cycles. |
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Unit Outcomes: | No outcomes provided. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Douglas, J.F. and Matthews, D., Problems in Fluid Mechanics, Volume 1 Longmans. |
Unit Texts: | Douglas, J.F and Matthew, D., Problems in Fluid Mechanics, Volume 1, Longmans. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | To pass this unit the student must obtain an overall mark of at least 50% and pass the final examination. Fluid Mechanics- Final examination 35%, Laboratory practicals 15%. Thermodynamics- Assignments 15%, Final examination 35%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
Field of Education: | 30303 Mining Engineering | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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