ENEM13019 - Fluid Machinery

Showing: 2026 HE Term 1
General Information

Unit Synopsis

This project-based unit will introduce you to fluid drive systems and the design and control of integrated drive systems for use in industries. It covers comparison of characteristics, construction, selection, design and operation of fluid drives and control systems; use of mathematical models to analyse performance; machine protection and control schemes; and evaluation of drive system performance. You will apply formulas and explain and record calculations. You will adopt professional approaches to work in teams and learn collaboratively to manage and complete projects. You will manage your own learning; investigate, design and check designed works performed; and communicate professionally using discipline language to present designs and problem solutions. Distance education students are required to have access to a computer, to make frequent use of the internet, and are required to participate in residential school activities.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 3
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: ENEM12006 Fluid Mechanics and ENEM12010 Engineering Dynamics

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2026

Term 1 - 2026 Profile
Bundaberg Cairns Gladstone Mackay Mixed Mode Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Written Assessment 20%
2. Written Assessment 20%
3. Practical and Written Assessment 20%
4. Online Quiz(zes) 40%

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).

Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades

Past Exams

Previous Feedback

Term 1 - 2024 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 100.00% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 11.76% response rate.

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: Student feedback
Feedback:
 Industry project loads are high

Recommendation:
 The scope of the projects should be reduced in the next offering.

Action Taken:
 The scopes were reduced.
Source: Unit coordinator's reflection
Feedback:
 Practicing the concept of team dynamics in projects can help to form good teams

Recommendation:
 The practice should be continued in the next offering.

Action Taken:
 The practice of good team formation was employed.
Source: Unit coordinator's reflection
Feedback:
 The wording of some Lecture slides needs improving

Recommendation:
 The lecture slides should be improved in the next offering.

Action Taken:
 It was checked and it has been improved.
Source: Unit Coordinator's reflection
Feedback:
 The response rate is low and no trend/mode evolved.

Recommendation:
 Personal engagement with students should be made to enhance the student feedback rate.

Action Taken:
 In Progress
Source: Unit Coordinator's reflection
Feedback:
 The team projects in context are essential for student learning.

Recommendation:
 The industry-based project scopes should be adopted.

Action Taken:
 In Progress
Source: Unit Coordinator's reflection
Feedback:
 The software tutorial enhances student interest in project work and learning.

Recommendation:
 The use of simulation software tutorials should be continued.

Action Taken:
 In Progress
Unit Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Design and analyse the fluid drives using mathematical modeling
  2. Evaluate the charateristics of different drive systems with regard to the application
  3. Design protection and control systems
  4. Analyse electro-mechanical power and energy conversion systems
  5. Evaluate methods to improve energy efficiency
  6. Create professional documentation using terminology, symbols and diagrams related to electric and fluid drives.
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:

Intermediate
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 6I )
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5N 6I )

Advanced
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3I 4I 5N 6I )
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3I 4I 5I 6A )
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3A 4I 5N 6A )
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2A 3I 4A 5N 6A )
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3I 4I 6I )
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. (LO: 1A 2A 3I 4I 6A )
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. (LO: 1I 2A 3I 4I 5N 6I )
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. (LO: 1A 2A 3I 4I 5N 6A )
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 1A 2A 3A 4A 6A )
3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5N 6A )
3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 1A 2A 3A 4A 6A )
3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. (LO: 1A 2A 3A 4A 6A )
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership. (LO: 1I 2A 3I 4I 6A )

Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.

Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information
https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1511

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
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1 - Written Assessment • • • • •
2 - Written Assessment • • • •
3 - Practical and Written Assessment • •
4 - Online Quiz(zes) •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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1 - Communication • • • •
2 - Problem Solving • • •
3 - Critical Thinking • • • •
4 - Information Literacy • •
5 - Team Work • • • • • •
6 - Information Technology Competence • • •
8 - Ethical practice •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
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1 - Written Assessment • • • • • • •
2 - Written Assessment • • • • • • •
3 - Practical and Written Assessment • • • • • •
4 - Online Quiz(zes) • • •