MARE 305
Fluid Mechanics Theory
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MARE 305 Fluid Mechanics Theory Report Format
Lab Reports
A. Title Page (NO GRAPHICS)
- Title
- Name
- Partners
- Date of experiment
- Date of submission
B. Purpose
- Objectives and requirements of the experiment
- Proposed concepts, equations, and laws
C. Given Information and Assumptions
D. Apparatus
- Include graphics
- If necessary, explain the purpose and operation of the apparatus
E. Procedure
- Describe highlights and necessary changes made
- Refer to the appropriate appendix for details
F. Data Results
- Describe significant values obtained through observation or calculation in tables, graphs, and charts
- Refer to detailed calculations found in the appropriate appendix
G. Conclusions
- Describe observations derived from the data analyses and possible causes for deviation from expected values, impact of assumptions, and achievement of your purpose
H. Work Statement
- Indicate specific tasks and relative portion of work performed by each teammate
I. References
- List textbooks or reference material, the appropriate page(s) that are not included in the appendices
J. Appendices
- If included, label consecutively starting from A
- Contains materials relevant to the report and only included if mentioned in the report
K. Proper footnotes/endnotes required throughout
L. Formatting
- Single or double spaced
- Include subheadings
Courtesy of Mr. Gerard Coleman
Final Project Report
A. Cover Page (NO graphics, binders, or plastic covers)
- Title
- Name
- Date of submission
B. Table of Contents
- Indicate appropriate page numbers and sections
C. Purpose
- Purpose of report and system design
- Proposed concepts, equations, and laws
D. System description and Sketch
- Sketch of design with elevations and major components
- Expected velocities and flow rates, material used, size of components, and types of valves and fittings
E. Given Information and Assumptions
F. Results – highlight and thoroughly describe results of analyses
- Acceptable system velocities and flow rates
- Total head loss (compare detailed hand calculations to Hydroflo results)
- Justification for valves and fittings
- Pump selection based on specific speed
- Representative pump and system curves (Hydroflo and PumpBase)
- NPSHR vs. NPSHA (include “hand” calculations)
G. Conclusions
- Describe observations derived from the data analyses and possible causes for deviation from expected values, impact of assumptions, and achievement of your purpose
H. References
- List textbooks or reference material, the appropriate page(s) that are not included in the appendices
I. Appendices
- Label appendices label consecutively starting from A
- Detailed and concise calculations with all work shown
- Contains materials relevant to the report and only included if mentioned in the report
- “Hand” calculations should be performed on engineering graph paper
- Include Writing Center comments
J. - Proper footnotes/endnotes required throughout
K. Formatting
- Double spaced
- Include subheadings
- Page numbers centered on bottom of page
Courtesy of Mr. Gerard Coleman
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