CEG2502 : Hydraulics
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Available for Study Abroad and Exchange students, subject to proof of pre-requisite knowledge.
- 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 | |
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
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.
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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG2502's Timetable