Module Code

(M3H324914)

CALEDONIAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,

Fluid Mechanics Lab SULTANATE OF OMAN

2019-20

MODULE HANDBOOK
Semester A

Module Team
Coordinator/Tutor
Mr.Sulaiman
Ms.Khadija Salim
Abdulla Al balushi

Instructor
Ms Azza Saif Said
Salim Al Maqbali Department of
Ms.Raiya Ali Said Al
Hajri Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
1. Module Details

Programme Module Module Title Credits Level and Pre Requisite

Code Semester Knowledge
Name
BEng Level 3 Standard Entry
CAME M3H324914 Fluid Mechanics Lab 10
Sem. A Requirements

2. Aim And Objectives

The aim of this module is to provide the students to knowledge of fluid flow through piping systems, and
different flow measurement systems for closed and open channels.

3. Syllabus

The teaching syllabus will cover the following areas:

Flow through pipes, Flow measuring devices – Venturi meters, Orifice meters, Flow over notches – V
notch and Rectangular notch.

4. Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the fundamental theories of fluid mechanics with laboratory experiments.
2. Perform laboratory experiments related to flow analysis, energies in flow system, friction losses
in the flow through pipes, and measurement of fluid flow characteristics in closed and open
channels
3. Analyse experimental data, relate to the theoretical aspects and write laboratory reports.

5. Learning And Teaching Strategy

The practical sessions will be used to convey the concepts of the fluid mechanical principles with
suitable laboratory experiments. Private study will be used to reinforce material delivered on relevant
topics. Independent learning will be encouraged to satisfy the student’s particular interests.

Course work (Laboratory Work)

All students are required to compulsorily attend the Laboratory sessions regularly and submit the lab
report on-line for grading and plagiarism check. All lab reports should be submitted without fail before
the next experiment can be done. In addition, delay in submission and non-submission would invite
penalization by way of marks being deducted.

Lab Performance
During the Lab session the students of the batch are required to present themselves punctually in time
with their lab handbook, lab observation notebook and the required graph paper, calculator, pencils and
drawing materials. All calculations and graphs are to be done during the lab timing itself and the
observation notes should be checked (signed) by the lab in-charge. After verification of the calculations,
permitted to prepare the individual Lab Reports, and follow laboratory handbook for the report format.

Role of students
Students are expected to attend all classes regularly and study from text books once the topic is
discussed in laboratory classes. Students should participate actively in the classes by interacting with
the teacher to enhance their learning and understanding of the subject clearly. Student should submit

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the lab report, and writing the examination as per the specified date. In case of extraordinary
circumstances student should inform the module leader in advance for alternative date of submission.
Any difficulty in understanding the laboratory experiment should be discussed with the module leader.

6. Weekly teaching schedule

A. Full time Mode of Study

References
Date of commencement

Ebrary
Week Topics of Experiments Remarks
of week
No.

1 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Lab R1 E1

15 Sep 19

22 Sep 19
2 Dead Weight Pressure Gauge Tester R2, R6 E1, E5
Lab1

3 29 Sep 19 Flow through Orifice Meter R3, R6 E6 Lab2

E2,E5,
4 Flow through Venturi meter R4, R6
06 Oct 19 E4 Lab3

13 Oct 19 E-
5 Viva Voce & Revision class R5
Learning

Midterm
6 Midterm Lab test R5, R6
20 Oct 19 Lab test

27 Oct 19 Mid-term Assessment

7 03 Nov 19 Flow through Notches (Part 1) R5, R6 E7, E6 Lab 4

8 Flow through Notches (Part 2) E3 Lab 5

10 Nov 19 R6

9 Friction in Pipe R1, R6 E1,E7 Lab 6

17 Nov 19

24 Nov 19
10 Viva Voce R1 R6 E7, E5

11 01 Dec 2019 Repetition class

Lab 1-6
12 08 Dec 2019 Lab End
Lab End term test- Batch -I
term test

13
15 Dec 2019 Lab End term test- Batch –II
Lab End
term test
22 Dec 2019
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 B. Part time Mode of Study

References
Date of commencement

Ebrary
Week Topics of Experiments Remarks
of week
No.

1 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Lab R1 E1

15 Sep 19

22 Sep 19
2 Dead Weight Pressure Gauge Tester R2, R6 E1, E5
Lab1

3 29 Sep 19 Flow through Orifice Meter R3, R6 E6 Lab2

E2,E5,
4 Flow through Venturi meter R4, R6
06 Oct 19 E4 Lab3

13 Oct 19 E-
5 Viva Voce & Revision class R5
Learning

Midterm
6 Midterm Lab test R5, R6
20 Oct 19 Lab test

27 Oct 19 Mid-term Assessment

7 03 Nov 19 Flow through Notches (Part 1) R5, R6 E7, E6 Lab 4

8 Flow through Notches (Part 2) E3 Lab 5

10 Nov 19 R6

9 Friction in Pipe R1, R6 E1,E7 Lab 6

17 Nov 19

24 Nov 19
10 Viva Voce R1, R6 E7, E5

11 01 Dec 2019 Repetition class

Lab 1-6
12 08 Dec 2019 Lab End
Lab End term test- Batch -I
term test

13
15 Dec 2019 Lab End term test- Batch –II
Lab End
term test
22 Dec 2019
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R1: Alexander J. S, 1999. A Physical Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, New York: John Wiley & Sons
Inc.

R2: Douglas, J. F., Gasiorek, J. M., Swaffield, J. A. & Jack, L. B., 2005. Fluid Mechanics, 5th Edition,
London: Prentice Hall.

R3: Garde, R.J. & Mirajgaoker, A.G.2001, Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Roorkee: Nem Chand Bros.

R4: Joseph Franzini & Finnemore. E, 1997. Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications, 9th Edition,
Boston: WCB McGraw-Hill.

R5: Roberson, J. A., & Crowe, C. T, 1985. Engineering Fluid mechanics, New York: Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt.

R6: Streeter V .L & Wylie E.B, 1983. Fluid Mechanics, Singapore: McGraw-Hill Book Company.

E1: Brewster, H. D. 2009. Fluid Mechanics. Jaipur: Global media. ebrary [Online] Available
from:http://site.ebrary.com/lib/caledonian/docDetail.action?docID=10417573&p00=fluid%20mechanic
s [Accessed 23 June 2018].

E2: Husain, Abdullah. Z, Mohammad Z. & Zainal A. 2008. Basic Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic
Machines. Hyderabad: Global Media. ebrary [Online] Available
from:http://site.ebrary.com/lib/caledonian/docDetail.action?docID=10416012&p00=fluid%20mechanic
s. [Accessed 23 June 2018].

E3: Kambe, Tsutomu. 2007. Elementary Fluid Mechanics. River Edge, NJ, USA : World Scientific.
ebrary [Online] Available from:
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/caledonian/docDetail.action?docID=10188757&p00=fluid%20mechanics
[Accessed 23 June 2018].

E4: Kothandaraman, C.P. 2007. Fluid Mechanics and Machinery. Delhi: New Age International. ebrary
[Online] Available from:
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/caledonian/docDetail.action?docID=10318661&p00=fluid%20mechanics
[Accessed on 23 June 2018]

E5: Kundu, Pijush K. Cohen, Ira M. & Ayyaswamy, P. S. 2007. Fluid Mechanics. 4th Edition. Burlington,
MA, USA: Academic Press . ebrary [Online] Available from:
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/caledonian/docDetail.action?docID=10378782&p00=fluid%20mechanics
[Accessed on 23 June 2018].

7. Assessment Strategy

This module is assessed only by Continuous Assessments

Type of
Sl. No. Description Marks Weightage
assessment
1 Mid-term Test Midterm Lab Test 50 25%
2 Coursework Laboratory Report 100 50%
3 End-term Test End-term Lab Test 50 25%
Total CW 100%
Pass requirement: A minimum ‘Total CW’ of 50% is required to pass the module.

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8. Indicative Marking Threshold for Course Work – BEng CAME

Indicative Mark Commentary on Marking Standards

Outstanding
 Truly outstanding work to be recognized in all aspects- New invention, novel technology,
90% and above
new idea worth applying for patent, evidence of excellent communication skills, clearly
communicated report, results critically analyzed , alternate solutions and appropriate
Outstanding
suggestions put forward
 Exceptionally superior work in both content and presentation
 Indicates highest level of achievement + points below
Excellent
 Exceptionally clear, well-structured and theoretically informed.
 Standard of English excellent,
80 - 89%
 Exceptionally good powers of analysis and interpretation.
 Adequate References
(EXCELLENT)
Solutions to problems
 All steps in a meticulously structured manner
 Use of relevant units and interpretations,
 Use of intelligent and innovative methods + points given below
High
 Displaying a thorough understanding of the topic.
 Focusing clearly on the question
70-79%
 Demonstrate extensive reading to support analysis
 Soundness of judgment
(VERY GOOD)
 Coherently reasoned statement with empirical evidence.
 Suggestions for improvement
Solutions to problems
 All steps in a structured manner with relevant units of quantities.
 Answers to show accurate results ( may miss simple steps)
 Good interpretations of Solution (may be incomplete)
Generally Good
 Solid piece of work which answers the question,
60-69%  A clear conclusion in a generally focused and well written manner,
 Use of citations, quotations and references.
(GOOD)  Evidence of wider reading and deep analysis
Solutions to problems
 Contain necessary /important steps with relevant units.
 Accurate results, (may miss some steps which are not very critical to problem solving)
 Reasonable level of interpretation of results.
 Proper referencing
Average
 Substantial room for improvement, (e.g. in terms of the standard of written English, the
50-59%
sharpness of focus on the question)
 Insufficient analysis of the results
(Satisfactory)
 References included, but not adequate
Solutions to problems
 Steps for solving problem based on theory and principles (may lack some steps towards the
final answers)
 No substantial interpretation of the final result
Poor
40-49%  Exhibits some potential / degree of standard (falls down in at least one of the categories
indicated above)
(FAIL) Solutions to problems
 Missing important steps for solving the problem
 Initial steps correct but mistakes towards final result

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9. Teaching and Learning expectations

- This module is lab based module where the learning outcomes have to be attained through
laboratory exercises. It is mandatory for students to attend/ conduct each laboratory and
successfully achieve the learning outcomes to pass the module. Safety is mandatory during
the laboratory exercise and hence students are advised to abide by the rules and
regulations of the College while conducting laboratory exercises.

- The laboratory exercises are conducted to validate and understand the practical application
of the various theories of fluid mechanics. It is compulsory for the students to prepare for
each laboratory exercise by reading books and the given references to understand the
theoretical principles before the commencement of each laboratory exercise.

- After getting the proper laboratory demonstration and briefing from the tutor/instructor,
students are expected to get familiarize themselves with the various fluid mechanics
laboratory set up and should be able to conduct laboratory experiments independently.
Hence, students are expected to attend the laboratory demonstration carefully and with full
attention.

- It is mandatory to prepare an independent high quality report at the end of each laboratory
exercises and submit to the instructor/tutor on/before the due date. The report should be
prepared to reflect the results of the laboratory exercise by discussing the results
/achievements in detail.

10. CCE Graduate Attributes

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