• Level 6
  • 15 Credits
  • 0.125 EFTS
  • Course duration: 17 weeks
  • Workload - Approximately 9 hours per week
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Technologists have a particular need to understand the behaviour of fluids.  This course presents the fundamental concepts of fluid behaviour, under both static and dynamic conditions, and is designed to give you the ability to analyse many practical problems in which fluid is the working medium.  The aims of this analysis are to estimate forces of objects due to the fluid which can be either static or flowing, to detect causes of decline in performance, and to recommend solutions to prolong the life and improve efficiencies of fluid systems.  Heat transfer in its three different modes is also introduced to enable you to analyse simple thermal systems.

The aims of this analysis are to:

  • estimate forces of objects due to the fluid that can be static or flowing
  • to detect causes of decline in performance
  • to recommend solutions to prolong the life and improve efficiencies of fluid systems. 

Heat transfer in its three different modes is also introduced so you can analyse simple thermal systems.

Textbooks

There is a textbook needed for this course. Visit our textbook page for more information.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

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