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This is an introductory Fluid Mechanics course designed to develop both the knowledge of the laws and principles governing Fluid Mechanics and the ability to apply this knowledge in analyzing related engineering applications.

The course also provides a base for advanced courses in piping design, ducting design, and fluid power systems.

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics; Forces on Submerged Surfaces; Work and Energy of Fluids in Motion; Steady Flow of Incompressible Fluids; Flow Measurement.

Prerequisites - MATH 1100 (Pre-Calculus) or MATH 1102 (Pre-Calculus); PHYS 1100 (Physics) or PHYS 1101 (Physics) or PHYS 1103 (Physics); SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks instruction, exclusive of final examination

Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week every second week for 6 labs = 12 hours

This is an introductory Fluid Mechanics course designed to develop both the knowledge of the laws and principles governing Fluid Mechanics and the ability to apply this knowledge in analyzing related engineering applications.

The course also provides a base for advanced courses in piping design, ducting design, and fluid power systems.

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics; Forces on Submerged Surfaces; Work and Energy of Fluids in Motion; Steady Flow of Incompressible Fluids; Flow Measurement.

Prerequisites - MATH 1100 (Pre-Calculus) or MATH 1114 (Mathematics for Mariners); PHYS 1100 (Physics) or PHYS 1103 (Physics); SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks instruction, exclusive of final examination

Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week every second week for 6 labs = 12 hours

This course is designed as an introduction to the laws and principles that govern Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics. Students will be able to apply these principles to relevant ROV applications.

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics; Forces on Submerged Surfaces; Buoyancy and Stability; Work and Energy of Fluids in Motion; Steady Flow of Ideal Fluids; Drag; Hydraulic Principles; Hydraulic Fluids; Hydraulic Hoses and Pipes; Seals and Packing; Reservoir Design and Function; Contamination Control and Filtration; Hydraulic System Accessories.

Prerequisites - SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS), PHYS 1100 (Physics), PHYS 1101 (Physics) or PHYS 1105 (Physics)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 3 hours per week = 39 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours every second week for a total of 5 labs = 10 hours total

This course exposes students to more advanced fluid power components and applications by focusing on advanced pump controls, accumulators, intensifiers, servo and proportional electrohydraulics and electrohydraulic troubleshooting.

Hydraulic Principles; Advanced Pump Controls; Accumulators and Intensifiers; Electrohydraulic Components and Systems; Electrohydraulic Servo and Proportional Systems; Electrohydraulic Troubleshooting.

Prerequisite - SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS); and Either: FLDS 1200 (Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics); FLDS 2108 (Introduction to Fluid Statics, Dynamics & Hydraulics); FLDS 2201 (Marine Hydraulics); FLDS 3100 (Hydraulics and Pneumatics); or FLDS 3105 (Hydraulics and Pneumatics)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 3 hours per week = 39 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours every second week for a total of 5 labs = 10 hours total

This intermediate course is designed to provide Marine Engineering Systems Design students with the engineering knowledge needed to analyze hydraulic installations, specify components, and design shipboard hydraulic systems.

Principles of Power Hydraulics, Hydraulic Fluids and Reservoirs, Hydraulic Piping and Fittings, Seals and Packing, Components of Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulic Pumps and Motors (Rotary Actuators), Marine Applications of Hydraulics.

Prerequisite - ENSY 1103 (Marine Systems); PHYS 1200 (Physics), FLDS 2100 (Fluid Mechanics); SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 6 weeks

Lectures - 6 hours/week = 36 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week for 6 labs = 12 hours

This is an intermediate level course designed primarily for students in the Marine Engineering Technology program.

Hydraulic Principles; Hydraulic System and Schematics; Hydraulic Fluids; Hydraulic Hoses and Pipes; Seals and Packing; Reservoir, Design and Function; Contamination Control and Filtration; Linear Activators; Pumps and Motors; Directional Control Valves; Pressure Control; Flow Control; Hydraulic System Accessories; Pneumatic Principles; Air Compressors and Receiver; Air Distribution and Auxiliary Equipment.

Prerequisite - PHYS 1103 (Physics); SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 4 hours/week = 52 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week every second week for 6 labs = 12 hours