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AMME5292: Applied Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study aims to cover applied concepts in fluid dynamics, focusing particularly on turbulent flows, optical and laser based experimentation, and fluid dynamics in the context of engineering design. A practical project component will give students the opportunity to work on a topical fluid dynamics issue being faced today by fluids engineers. Specific content to be covered through lectures and tutorials will be: unstable and turbulent flows, Reynolds decomposition, laser-based fluid flow measurement, and concepts such as multiphase flows, environmental flows, and/or biomedical flows.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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MECH3261 or MECH8261 or MECH9261 or CIVL3612 or CIVL9612 or AERO3260 or AERO8260 or AERO9260
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Agisilaos Kourmatzis, agisilaos.kourmatzis@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Agisilaos Kourmatzis, agisilaos.kourmatzis@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Bradley Pascoe, bradley.pascoe@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 April 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Supervised exam
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Final Exam
Final Exam Assessing All Modules from the Unit of Study
30% Formal exam period 2.5 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Small continuous assessment Tutorial Question Submissions
Tutorial question submissions covering weekly content
5% Multiple weeks n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Small continuous assessment Meeting Minutes Documentation
Tutorial group meetings and minute documents.
5% Multiple weeks n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Assignment group assignment Preliminary project report (Progress Report)
Initial group project report covering lit review and project design
15% Week 07
Due date: 14 Apr 2024 at 23:59
15 pages
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO6
Tutorial quiz Quiz
Quiz Testing Materials From Modules 1-4
5% Week 09
Due date: 24 Apr 2024 at 15:00

Closing date: 24 Apr 2024
1hr
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Presentation hurdle task group assignment Final Project Presentation
Group Presentation outlining outcomes from final project
10% Week 12 10mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Assignment hurdle task group assignment Major project final report
Major group project on advanced fluid dynamics topic (report+presentation)
30% Week 13
Due date: 26 May 2024 at 23:59
15 pages/group member
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Preliminary project report and meetings: These assignments will a) enable students to keep the project on track and b) complete a literature review and report on key progress made on their projects throughout the semester
  • Major project: Students would have chosen a major topic in advanced fluid dynamics and will undertake a group project, which will culminate in a technical report (30%) and final presentation (10%). The project will include experimental design, data collection and/or analysis, technical writing as well as a presentation of research conclusions, and aims to help students to consolidate all of the fluid dynamics concepts they have learnt in their major/stream.
  • Quiz: There will be a quiz at the conclusion of main topics.
  • Tutorial Questions: Students will attempt a selection of weekly tutorial questions and receive feedback on their solutions.
  • Final exam: The final examination will help evaluate the overall understanding of the theoretical and applied concepts covered in this unit of study and the student’s ability to analyse and solve related problems.
  • Minimum Performance Criteria: Students must achieve a minimum of 50% on the major project report and a minimum of 50% on the progress report in order to pass this unit, regardless of the sum of the individual component marks.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Multiple weeks Intro and Revisiting the Governing Equations Independent study (3 hr) LO2
Unstable Flows and the Theory of Turbulence Independent study (16 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Advanced Experimental Fluid Dynamics Independent study (6 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Advanced Concepts (Two Phase Flows and Environmental Flows) Independent study (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Revision Topics Independent study (15 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Major Project Work Independent study (52 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 01 1. Introduction; 2. Re-visiting the governing equations Online class (2 hr) LO2
Week 02 1. Introduction; 2. Re-visiting the governing equations Online class (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO6
1. Introduction; 2. Re-visiting the governing equations Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 03 Unstable flows and the theory of turbulence Online class (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO6
Unstable flows and the theory of turbulence Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Week 04 Unstable flows and the theory of turbulence Online class (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO6
Unstable flows and the theory of turbulence Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Week 05 Unstable Flows and the Theory of Turbulence Online class (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO6
Unstable Flows and the Theory of Turbulence Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Week 06 Unstable flows and the theory of turbulence Online class (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO6
Unstable flows and the theory of turbulence Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Week 07 Advanced experimental fluid dynamics Online class (2 hr) LO5
Advanced experimental fluid dynamics Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Week 08 Advanced experimental fluid dynamics Online class (2 hr) LO5 LO6
Advanced experimental fluid dynamics Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Week 09 Advanced experimental fluid dynamics Online class (2 hr) LO5 LO6
Advanced experimental fluid dynamics Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Week 10 Advanced concepts: two phase flows Online class (2 hr) LO3 LO4
Advanced concepts: two phase flows Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 11 Advanced concepts: two-phase flows Online class (2 hr) LO3 LO4
Advanced concepts: two phase flows Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 12 Advanced concepts: environmental flows Online class (2 hr) LO3 LO4
Advanced concepts: two phase flows Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 13 Revision Online class (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Revision Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6

Attendance and class requirements

  • Lecture: 1 x 2 hr Lecture. Lectures will focus on advanced theory, worked examples and illustrations to highlight how the basic principles relate the theory to practical applications.
  • Tutorial: 2hr tutorial sessions. The interaction with students and the discussions which take place during these sessions will be extremely beneficial. The first part of each tutorial (~45mins-1hr) will be devoted to re-examining the concepts from the lectures and solving worked example questions. The remainder of the time is usually reserved for students to discuss aspects of their major project in their groups and engage with staff during this process. 
  • Project: A major fluid dynamics project will be undertaken by student groups. A selection of possible projects will be provided, including the option of a student-designed project. The project will enable students to apply advanced fluid dynamics concepts towards either an experimental, theoretical/analytical or design problem.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

  • Franz Durst, Fluid Mechanics An Introduction to the Theory of Fluid Flows. 
  • Stephen B. Pope, Turbulent Flows.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, plan a major project and present outcomes professionally
  • LO2. critically evaluate a topical problem in advanced fluid dynamics and apply theory to analyse the problem, and suggest improvements through research
  • LO3. demonstrate an appreciation of how advanced fluid dynamics principles can be used towards the optimisation of a device or system
  • LO4. critically evaluate and apply theoretical concepts in turbulence to analyse a fluid flow
  • LO5. demonstrate an ability to correctly identify different laser based diagnostic techniques for fluid flow measurement and assess their accuracy
  • LO6. demonstrate capability to use statistical analysis of multivariate data to classify a turbulent flow.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The "task allocation" report has been removed, and replaced with an ongoing assessment of meeting minutes. This is less burdensome on students as meetings are normally recorded and are a better measure of individual contributions. The final presentation has been moved from week 13 to week 12 so that verbal feedback can be taken onboard for updates to the final report prior to the deadline. No other changes have been made to the UoS as the reviews last year were positive.

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