Learning Objectives & Matches
1. Define density, pressure, viscosity, specific weight, and specific gravity and describe the difference between a liquid and a gas.
Define specifications for fuel cell materials.
Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.
Study and analyze the physical aspects of the earth in terms of hydrological components, including atmosphere, hydrosphere, and interior structure.
Take samples of gases and conduct chemical tests to determine gas quality and sulfur or moisture content, or send samples to laboratories for analysis.
Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.
Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials.
Test product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations, or viscosities, or send them to laboratories for testing.
Calibrate liquid flow devices and meters, including fuel, chemical, and water meters.
Record, review, and compile operations records, test results, and gauge readings such as temperatures, pressures, concentrations, and flows.
2. Calculate hydrostatic forces, the buoyant force and determine if a floating object is stable.
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, and compute an aircraft's center of gravity.
Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.
Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
Read draft markings to determine depths of vessels in water.
Calculate, review, and correct errors on interest, principal, payment, and closing costs, using computers or calculators.
Observe position and progress of vessels to ensure best use of lock spaces or bridge opening spaces.
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
3. Use the Continuity Equation to solve fluid flow problems.
Control the viscosity and weight of the drilling fluid.
Adjust temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate, or transfer of gas to maintain processes at required levels or to correct problems.
Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
Examine machinery to verify specified pressures or lubricant flows.
Perform hydraulic analyses of water supply systems or water distribution networks to model flow characteristics, test for pressure losses, or to identify opportunities to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.
Turn valves or move controls to admit, drain, separate, filter, clarify, mix, or transfer materials.
Remove objects from solutions at periodic intervals and observe objects to verify conformance to specifications.
Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
Measure and graph phenomena such as lake levels, stream flows, and changes in water volumes.
Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, or oxygen.
4. Explain the terms in the Bernoulli Equation and list the limitations of this equation.
Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.
Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
5. Use the General Energy Equation to solve fluid flow problems. (ABET EAC Criterion 1)
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
Explain energy conservation measures, such as the use of low flow showerheads and energy-efficient lighting.
Calculate potential for energy savings.
Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, or hole locations, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
Read automatic gauges at specified intervals to determine the flow rate of oil into or from tanks, and the amount of oil in tanks.
Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, or oxygen.
Examine machinery to verify specified pressures or lubricant flows.
Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Determine causes of abnormal pressure variances, and make corrective recommendations, such as installation of pipes to relieve overloading.
6. Determine if an internal flow is laminar or turbulent and describe the velocity profile.
Examine machinery to verify specified pressures or lubricant flows.
Record, review, and compile operations records, test results, and gauge readings such as temperatures, pressures, concentrations, and flows.
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
Take test samples or photographs to assess the condition of vessels or structures.
Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.
Read automatic gauges at specified intervals to determine the flow rate of oil into or from tanks, and the amount of oil in tanks.
Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Read draft markings to determine depths of vessels in water.
Measure and graph phenomena such as lake levels, stream flows, and changes in water volumes.
7. Use the Moody Diagram to solve for friction losses and calculate Minor Losses in a pipe flow.
Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.
Confer with others to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.
Cut pipes to required lengths.
Perform hydraulic analyses of water supply systems or water distribution networks to model flow characteristics, test for pressure losses, or to identify opportunities to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.
Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools.
Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts.
Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
8. Solve for unknown variables in a series or parallel pipe system.
Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.
Perform hydraulic analyses of water supply systems or water distribution networks to model flow characteristics, test for pressure losses, or to identify opportunities to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.
Cut pipes to required lengths.
Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of plumbing fixtures.
Collaborate with other operators to solve unit problems.
Install automatic controls to regulate pipe systems.
Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
Break systems into their components, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them.
Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
10. Explain the concepts of Lift and Drag and calculate Lift and Drag forces. (ABET EAC Criterion 1)
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne.
Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.
Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
Examine, measure, or weigh cargo or materials to determine specific handling requirements.
Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.
Calculate weights, volumes, and stress factors and their implications for technical aspects of designs.
11. Examine fluid principles in laboratory settings and compare actual results with theoretical calculations. (ABET EAC Criterion 3 & 6)
Order or interpret results of laboratory analyses of patients' blood or cerebrospinal fluid.
Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, or oxygen.
Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.
Examine machinery to verify specified pressures or lubricant flows.
Design and conduct scientific hydrogeological investigations to ensure that accurate and appropriate information is available for use in water resource management decisions.
Control the viscosity and weight of the drilling fluid.
Consult with other scientists to determine parameters of experimentation or suitability of analytical models.
Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
Conduct specified laboratory tests.