EDEXCEL NATIONALS

UNIT 6 MECHANICAL PRINCIPLES and APPLICATIONS

ASSIGNMENT No. 4
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Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit a learner should:
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Be able to determine the effects of loading in static engineering systems

Be able to determine work, power and energy transfer in dynamic engineering systems

Be able to determine the parameters of fluid systems

Be able to determine the effects of energy transfer in thermodynamic systems.

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This assignment only assesses P7, P8, P9, M3 and M4.

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Grading grid
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet
all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The criteria for a pass grade describe the level of achievement required to pass
this unit.
Grading criteria
To achieve a pass grade the evidence
must show that the learner is able to:

P1 calculate the magnitude, direction

and position of the line of action
of the resultant and equilibrant
of a non-concurrent coplanar
force system containing a
minimum of four forces acting
in different directions.
P2 calculate the support reactions of a
simply supported beam carrying
at least two concentrated loads
and a uniformly distributed load

Achieved

To achieve a merit grade the

evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner is able to:
M1 calculate the factor of
safety in operation for a
component subjected to
combined direct and
shear loading against
given failure criteria.
M2 determine the retarding
force on a freely falling
body when it impacts
upon
a
stationary
object and is brought to
rest without rebound,
in a given distance.

P3 calculate the induced direct stress,

strain and dimensional change
in a component subjected to
direct uniaxial loading and the
shear stress and strain in a
component subjected to shear
loading.

M3 determine the thermal

efficiency of a heat
transfer process from
given values of flow
rate,
temperature
change
and
input
power.

P4 solve three or more problems that

require the application of kinetic
and dynamic principles to
determine unknown system
parameters.

M4

P5 calculate the resultant thrust and

overturning moment on a
vertical rectangular retaining
surface with one edge in the free
surface of a liquid.
P6 determine the up-thrust on an
immersed body.
P7 use the continuity of volume and
mass flow for an incompressible
fluid to determine the design
characteristics of a gradually
tapering pipe.
P8 calculate dimensional change when
a solid material undergoes a
change in temperature and the
heat transfer that accompanies a
change of temperature and
phase.
P9 solve two or more problems that
require
application
of
thermodynamic
process
equations for a perfect gas to
determine unknown parameters
of the problems.

determine the force

induced in a rigidly
held component that
undergoes a change in
temperature.

Achieved

To achieve a distinction
grade the evidence must
show that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria, the
learner is able to:
D1 compare and contrast
the
use
of
DAlemberts principle
with the principle of
conservation of energy
to solve an engineering
problem.
D2 evaluate the methods
that might be used to
determine the density
of a solid material and
the density of a liquid.

Achieved

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

The diagram shows two tanks of liquid. Tank 1 is heated by hot gas passing through a heating coil
as shown. When the liquid is at the right temperature, a tap is opened and the hot liquid passes
along to tank 2 through an insulated pipe.
PART 1
At a given moment in time, the flow rate is 5 kg/s. Calculate the following.
1. The velocity of liquid flowing in the pipe.
2. The velocity of the surface of tank 1 as it falls.
3. The velocity of the surface of tank 2 as it rises.
DATA
Tank 1 has a cross sectional area of 6 m2.
Tank 2 has a cross sectional area of 4 m2.
The pipe has a bore of 80 mm.
The liquid has a density of 920 kg/m3.
PART 2
The liquid in tank 1 is heated up and released into the pipe. Calculate the following.
1. The change in length of the pipe if it is free to expand.
2. The stress and strain in the pipe if it is not free to expand.
DATA
The pipe length is 5 m.
The modulus of elasticity for the pipe is 200 GPa
The coefficient of linear expansion for the pipe is 15 x 10-6 K-1
The temperature of pipe before the liquid is released is 20oC
The temperature of pipe after the liquid is released is 160oC

PART 3
The liquid in tank 1 is heated from 20oC to 160oC in 40 minutes. Calculate the following.
1. The heat transfer
2. The average rate of heat transfer.
DATA
The specific heat capacity of the liquid is 1970 J/kg K.
The mass heated up in the tank is 400 kg.
PART 4
The heating coil uses hot gas that becomes cooled as it passes through the coil. Calculate the
following.
1. The volume of hot gas flowing at inlet.
2. The velocity of the gas at entrance.
3. The volume of the cool gas at exit.
4. The velocity of the cool gas at exit.
DATA
The inlet temperature of the gas is 500oC.
The absolute inlet pressure is 5 bar (500 kPa).
The exit temperature of the gas is 110 oC.
The absolute pressure at exit is 1.2 bat (120 kPa)
The mass flow rate of the gas is 0.15 kg/s.
The characteristic gas constant is 190 J/kg K
The bore of the coil is 50 mm.

STUDENT and TUTOR GUIDE TO DOING THIS ASSIGNMENT

If you are unable to get started or make progress you should seek assistance from your tutor and
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will enable tutors to set different assignments and so reduce the risk of copying.

TO OBTAIN A DISTINCTION
You should do all parts correctly with the minimum of assistance. Your solutions should be
exceptionally clear and accurate and the symbols used should be clearly indicated in the formula
you create to evaluate your answers. Your answers should be checked for accuracy by for example,
calculating the original data from your answers to see that it is the same. You should show clearly
all the principles involved in the solution and state who they are attributed to. You should make
correct use of units and multiples.
TO OBTAIN A MERIT
You should do all parts with only minor errors. You should not require more than basic assistance
to complete the assignment. You should draw clear diagrams illustrating the principles used to
arrive at your solutions. You should make correct use of units and multiples.
TO OBTAIN A PASS
You should attempt all parts and demonstrate that you understand the principles involved to solve
the answers. You will probably have asked for help in drawing a free body diagram and in resolving
the forces appropriately. You should demonstrate that your calculations are accurate and use the
correct units and multiples.