Hydraulics and Hydrology

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2024/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability

Unit Title:

Hydraulics and Hydrology

Unit ID:

ENGIN2201

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

(ENGIN1007)

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

(ENCIV2320)

ASCED:

030907

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

The key objective of this unit is the development of the skills required to analyse and design an urban water supply system. This unit also introduces students to fundamental hydrological and hydraulic theories. The unit places particular emphasis on the fundamental basis for the estimation of the flow in the catchment and open channel flow hydraulics and estimating runoff for design of drainage structures.

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

No work experience

Placement Component:

Supplementary Assessment:Yes

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the unit the students are expected to be able to:

Knowledge:

K1.	Describe the various forms of energy that are relevant to the flow of fluid, concepts of hydrostatics and pressure measurement and Reynolds number.

K2.	Apply the appropriate equations for the solution of simple pipe flow problems.

K3.	Identify the equations available for the analysis of flow within both single pipelines and more complex pipeline systems; and open channels.

K4.	Explain the various components of hydrology and drainage systems.

K5.	Describe the principles of methods for the estimation of peak discharges from a catchment and groundwater flows.

Skills:

S1.	Calculate the water demand of communities; variation in demand and prediction of future requirements.

S2.	Solve problems related to fluid statics, Bernoullis equation, energy equations.

S3.	Solve losses in pipes using different approaches.

S4.	Laboratory experiments to calculate friction losses and measure flows in hydraulic structures.

S5.	Undertake rainfall and runoff estimation from rainfall and catchment data.

S6.	Gain practical understanding of hydraulic gradient and application of Darcys equation.

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Apply the equations available for the analysis of flow in pipes and open channels for the solution of practical hydraulic problems.

A2.	Measure and analyse flows in hydraulic structures.

A3.	Apply the equations available for the design of hydraulic structures for the solution of practical engineering problems.

A4.	Apply rainfall and runoff calculations and use appropriate procedures for the design of stormwater drainage systems.

Unit Content:

•Pipeline and pumping systems, pipe networks steady open channel flow flow control and flow measurement
•Design and analysis of hydraulic structures
•Precipitation and its analysis rainfall and runoff estimation stormwater management and planning
•Soil moisture and soil water movement Groundwater sediment characterisation and sediment transport
•Flood plain management

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting
1.	K1 - K5, S1 - S6, A1 - A4	An assignment based around the design of an appropriate hydraulic and/or hydrologic system.	Group assessment including a report and/or presentation.	15 - 25%
2.	K3, S4, S6, A2 - A3	Laboratory exercises and/or presentations & assessments	Report/Presentation/Quiz/Test	20 - 30%
3.	K1 - K5, S1 - S6, A1 - A4	An examination on any or all of the unit material.	Examination	40 - 60%

Adopted Reference Style:

Other (Refer to the library website for more information: IEEE)

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency

Engineers Australia - Stage 1 (Professional): 2017 accreditation & AQF

Attribute			Assessed	Level
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
	1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
		1.1.1 Engages with the engineering discipline at a phenomenological level, applying sciences and engineering fundamentals to systematic investigation, interpretation, analysis and innovative solution of complex problems and broader aspects of engineering practice.	Yes	Intermediate
	1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
		1.2.1 Develops and fluently applies relevant investigation analysis, interpretation, assessment, characterisation, prediction, evaluation, modelling, decision making, measurement, knowledge management and communication tools and techniques pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
	1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
		1.3.1 Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge and skills in at least one specialist practice domain of the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
	1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
		1.4.1 Identifies and critically appraises current developments, advanced technologies, emerging issues and interdisciplinary linkages in at least one specialist practice domain of the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
		1.4.2 Interprets and applies selected research literature to inform engineering application in at least one specialist domain of the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
	1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
		1.5.1 Identifies and understands the interactions between engineering systems and people in the social, cultural, environmental, commercial, legal and political contexts in which they operate, including both the positive role of engineering in sustainable development and the potentially adverse impacts of engineering activity in the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
	1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
		1.6.1 Applies systematic principles of engineering design relevant to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
2 Engineering Application Ability
	2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
		2.1.1 Identifies, discerns and characterises salient issues, determines and analyses causes and effects, justifies and applies appropriate simplifying assumptions, predicts performance and behaviour, synthesises solution strategies and develops substantiated conclusions.	Yes	Intermediate
		2.1.2 Ensures that all aspects of an engineering activity are soundly based on fundamental principles - by diagnosing, and taking appropriate action with data, calculations, results, proposals, processes, practices, and documented information that may be ill-founded, illogical, erroneous, unreliable or unrealistic.	Yes	Intermediate
		2.1.3 Competently addresses engineering problems involving uncertainty, ambiguity, imprecise information and wide-ranging and sometimes conflicting technical and non-technical factors.	Yes	Intermediate
	2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
		2.2.1 Proficiently identifies, selects and applies the materials, components, devices, systems, processes, resources, plant and equipment relevant to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
	2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
		2.3.1 Proficiently applies technical knowledge and open ended problem solving skills as well as appropriate tools and resources to design components, elements, systems, plant, facilities and/or processes to satisfy user requirements.	Yes	Intermediate
3 Professional and Personal Attributes
	3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
		3.2.1 Is proficient in listening, speaking, reading and writing English, including: a) comprehending critically and fairly the viewpoints of others; b) expressing information effectively and succinctly, issuing instruction, engaging in discussion, presenting arguments and justification, debating and negotiating to technical and non-technical audiences and using textual, diagrammatic, pictorial and graphical media best suited to the context; c) representing an engineering position, or the engineering profession at large to the broader community; d) appreciating the impact of body language, personal behaviour and other non-verbal communication processes, as well as the fundamentals of human social behaviour and their cross-cultural differences.	Yes	Intermediate
		3.2.2 Prepares high quality engineering documents such as progress and project reports, reports of investigations and feasibility studies, proposals, specifications, design records, drawings, technical descriptions and presentations pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate