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Operation and characteristics of centrifugal pumps and fans;
means of output control. The virtual head equation, the
dimensionless groups relating pump head, throughput, power
consumption and efficiency with impeller diameter and speed.
Specific speed; cavitation and NPSH; relationships between
frictional head loss in pipework and head development of
pump or fan.
Application of the above concepts to the solution of problems.
Positive displacement pumps and blowers; valves - gate,
globe, diaphragm, pinch, ball etc.
Textbook
Coulson, J.M., Richardson, J.F. and Backhurst, J.R. Chemical
Engineering. 4th edn, Oxford, England, Pergamon, 1990
~ ~ 7 3 1 Instrumentation and System Control
No. of hours per week: three hours
Subject aims and description
General concepts. Overview of instrumentation in monitoring,
control and experimental analysis.
Functional concepts. Functional elements of instruments and
system control loops.
Measuring devices. Principles of measuring temperature,
p pressure, flow, velocity and humidity. Relevant instruments,
.- measurement techniques and interpretation.
Interrelation of plant and control systems, and interpretation of
2 schematic control drawings.
Control devices and controllers. Broad understanding of
pneumatic, electric and electronic control systems, relative
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P merits, overview of controller types and a practical
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understanding of system control.
%. DDC, building automation and monitoring.
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System studies. Linking of the above elements into control
systems for air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating and fire
w services.
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a Application of control systems within overall energy,
management strategies - link with ME781.
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3 References
Haines, R.W. Control Systems for Heating, Ventilating and
Airconditioning. 2nd edn, New York, London, Van Nostrand Reinhold,
1977
s ether man, K.M. Automatic Controls for Heating and Airconditioning:
Principles andApp1ications.lst edn, Oxford, Pergamon, 1981
~ ~ 1 1 0 Flight Rules and Procedures 1
No. of hours per week: three hours week for two
semesters
Subject aims
This subject is designed to inform students o f their obligations
and responsibilities as a pilot and to correctly take into account
factors affecting aircraft performance during all flight modes
for safe operation. This covers the theory and practice for
flight operations and flight standards up to a level often in
excess of that required for a Private Pilot Licence.
Subject description
Flight rules and air law to CPL, radio communication to CPL,
introduction to air traffic control to CPL, operation
performance flight planning to PPL.
References
Flight rules and air law:
CAA, regulations, orders, etc. with amendments
Thom, T. Private Pilot Flight Rules and Procedures: 1990 Study Guide.
8th edn, Williamstown, Aviation Theory Centre, 1985
Thom, T. Flight Radio Handbook. 5th edn, Williamstown, Aviation
Theory Centre, 1990
Operation performance flight planning:
Hurt, H.H. Aerodynamics for NavalAviators. Renton, Wash., Aviation
Supplies and Academics ,1992
Thom, T. Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Volume 2, Aeroplane
Operations, Aeroplane Performance, 5th edn, Will iamstown, Aviation
Theory Centre, 1985
Thom, T. Commercial Pilot Aeroplane Performance and Operation
Reference Manual. Williamstown, Aviation Theory Centre, 1991
~ ~ 1 2 0 Navigation and Meteorology 1
No. of hours per week: three hours for two
semesters
Subject aims
This subject is designed to give students an extensive
understandina of the dvnamic atmosohere and its im~ortance
to flight operations. ti dents will gai;l knowledge anb skills
required to assess meteorological information and undertake
practical navigation up to the level of Commercial Pilot
Licence.
Subject description
Navigation to CPL:
Navigation fundamentals, pilot navigation, radio navigation
aids.
Meteorology to CPL:
Introduction to meterology, climatology.
References
CAA Aeronauticallnformation Publication. Civil Aviation Authority
CAA Civil Aviation Orders. Civil Aviation Authority
Dept. of Science and Technology (Bureau of Meteorology). Manual of
Meteorology Parts 1 and2. Australian Government Publishing Service.
197511 981
Technical Extension Services. (24-055) Air Navigation and Flight
Planning 1. Perth, Technical Publications Trust, 1986
Technical Extension Services. (24-231) Air Navigation and Flight
Planning 2. Perth, Technical Publications Trust, 1986
Technical Extension Services. (24-426) Radio Navigation Aids. Perth,
Technical Publications Trust, 1986
Thom, T. PPL: Navigation Vols. 1 and2. Williamstown, Aviation Theory
Centre, 1985