Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, design, carry out and operate solutions (machines, equipment, processes, systems and units) to provide a solution to a complex problem by integrating needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Optimally design and calculate the dimensions of machinery, equipment, processes, systems or units, based on state of the art, a study or model, addressing the problem raised; evaluate them in light of various parameters of the specifications.
• Evaluate the approach and results for their adaptation or optimisation of the proposed solution.
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out mechanical engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to mechanical engineering.
• Study a machine, equipment, system, method or device by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches, and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade clients, colleagues, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Design and implement investigations based on analytical, numerical and experimental approaches.
• Collect and analyse data rigorously.
• Imagine, design, carry out and operate machinery, equipment and processes to provide a solution to a complex problem of production, conversion and energy transmission by integrating needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Integrate rational management of energy.
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out mechanical engineering missions, with a focus on power engineering, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques related to the mechanics of solids and fluids, energy exchanges, dynamic and vibratory behaviour of systems, manufacturing and mechanical production, operating machines, physical phenomena, machinery, equipment and processes related to the production, conversion and transmission of energy.
• Study a machine, equipment, or process of production, conversion or energy transmission by critically selecting theories, models and methodological approaches, and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade clients, colleagues, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Design and implement investigations based on analytical, numerical and experimental approaches.
• Collect and analyse data rigorously.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Applied and Industrial Fluid Mechanics: Applied and Industrial Fluid Mechanics: The course applies the elements of fluid mechanics for the analysis and the design in aerodynamics and hydrodynamics of common industrial situations of unsteady flows in pipes, of turbomachinery, aeronautics, propellers and turbines. The students will be able to: Explain and represent the behaviour of some transient flows in pipes (water hammer); Apply the principles for the design and the preliminary draft of turbomachinery; Determine the aerodynamic behaviour of aircraft and develop a critical understanding of the factors influencing the performance and limitations of flight dynamics; Identify the operating principles and design of propellers and wind turbines.

Content of UE

Applied and Industrial Fluid Mechanics: Transients phenomena in pipes and water hammer; Study and design of axial turbomachines: Profile cascade, velocity triangles, characteristic curves, optimum performance, load criteria, blade twisting, technique for preliminary draft design, losses, rotating stall, compressibility effects; Elements of flight aerodynamics (forces, aerodynamic coefficients, polar, gliding, finite wing, propulsion, level flight, straight climb, turn, limit of manoeuvrability, takeoff, landing); Study of propellers, Rankine-Froude, blade element method; Study of wind turbines, wind potential, one-dimensional theory of Betz, BEM, regulation, optimum number of blades, power limitation, vertical axis wind turbine.

Prior Experience

Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics; Aerodynamics; Fundamentals of Fluid Machinery; Structural and Stress Analysis; Fundamentals of Heat Transfer.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• N/A

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Oral Examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The UE (Educational Unit) comprises a single Apprenticeship Activity (AA) : The "Applied and Industrial Fluid Mechanics" AA. The examination mark of the "Applied and Industrial Fluid Mechanics" AA counts for the 100% of the global grade of the EU.

Terms of evaluation AA "Applied and Industrial Fluid Mechanics": The exam takes place on a half-day during the session. The oral examination is carried out without the help of class notes. To assess the degree of assimilation and of knowledge of the subject (not a pure memory reproduction of relationships and content learned by heart), the examination consists of two questions drawn lots: - A general question of theory for 50% of the final mark; - A question of the form of an exercise from another part of the course and accounting for the remaining 50% of the final mark. The answer to these questions is prepared the blackboard, sometimes on paper for the exercise, and then exposed orally by the student. Each year, the list of chapters and the content to be learned for the oral examination is provided to students on the intranet WEB site. Unless explicitly stated in this list, the content for the examination is all the elements seen during the course and included in the copy of the slides made as class notes available for the students. The theoretical question is a question of synthesis that covers one of the fundamental chapters of the course. The main demand is the ability to summarize the main principles related to the question asked, where should dominate by the use of fluid mechanics laws, though process, logic, physical interpretation, common sense and justification of the relationships and physical behaviours presented. The exercise makes a direct appeal to the notions of the course and is presented in a form similar to those presented in the course and resolved during the exercise and practical work labs. The time spent by the student for the preparation and the presentation is about two hours and three quarters (90 minutes preparation for the question about theory and 30 minutes for the exercise).

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The UE (Educational Unit) comprises a single Apprenticeship Activity (AA) : The "Applied and Industrial Fluid Mechanics" AA. The examination mark of the "Applied and Industrial Fluid Mechanics" AA counts for the 100% of the global grade of the EU.
Terms of evaluation AA "Applied and Industrial Fluid Mechanics": Examination procedure identical to the one used for the Term 2 assessment. This examination takes place on half-day during the session.

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable