COURSE CONTENT
FLUID DYNAMICS
III Semester: AE
Course Code Category Hours / Week Credits Maximum Marks
L T P C CIA SEE Total
AAEE03 Core
3 0 - 3 40 60 100
Contact Classes: 48 Tutorial Classes: Nil Practical Classes: Nil Total Classes: 48
Prerequisite: Ordinary Differential Equations and Vector Calculus
I. COURSE OVERVIEW:
Fluid dynamics is the study of fluids either in motion or at rest. This course introduces to a broad range
of fundamental concepts, methods of fluid mechanics, mathematical description of fluid flows and the
solution of some important flow problems. The course emphasizes importance of dimensionless
numbers in various engineering fluid flow problems. It discusses the concept of boundary layer theory
and bluff body aerodynamics. Compare and contrast various fluid machinery based on flow properties
and its applications.
II. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The students will try to learn:
I. The fundamental knowledge of fluids, their properties and behavior under various conditions of
closed conduit and external flow systems.
II. Various mathematical models in fluid dynamics, how they are derived and how they can be used
to solve practical problems
III. The importance of formation of boundary layer when fluid flows over the solid bodies and effect
in reduction of displacement, momentum, energy and pressure gradient.
IV. Working principle of various turbo machineries, their application and analyze their characteristics
using governing equations.
III. COURSE OUTCOMES:
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
CO 1 Identify the suitable pressure measuring devices for determining the flow measurements in
fluid systems
CO 2 Utilize the concept of Similitude and Non-Dimensional numbers for validating physical
parameters of a designed prototype
CO 3 Apply the law of conservation of mass and momentum for obtaining numerical solutions of
internal fluid flow systems.
CO 4 Utilize the principle of Bernoulli equation for measurement of discharge in internal and
external fluid flow systems
CO 5 Apply boundary layer theory for internal and external flow systems in determining drag
forces and frictional losses.
CO 6 Classify the types of hydraulic machines based on working principle and performance
characteristics for the selection in real world applications.
IV. COURSE CONTENT:
MODULE-I: FLUID PROPERTIES AND FLUID STATICS (10)
Fluid Properties and their mathematical expressions, Newtons law of viscosity, Classification of fluids
Hydrostatic forces on submerged bodies - Pressure at a point, Pascal’s law, Hydrostatic law, Hydrostatic
force and center of pressure for vertical and inclined surfaces, Manometers - simple and differential
Manometers, inverted manometers, micro manometers, pressure gauges and numerical problems.
MODULE –II: BUOYANCY AND DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS (10)
Buoyancy: Archimedes principle, center of Buoyancy, meta-centre and meta-centric height, conditions
of equilibrium of floating and submerged bodies, determination of Meta-centric height. Numerical
Problems.
Fundamental and secondary quantities, Dimensional homogeneity, Methods of dimensional analysis:
Rayleigh’s method and Buckingham’s π- theorem, - Various Non dimensional numbers in Thermal
sciences, Concepts of geometric, kinematic and dynamic similarity (Numerical Problems)
MODULE –III: KINEMATICS AND DYNAMICS OF FLUIDS (09)
Methods of describing fluid motion, types of fluid flows, Velocity Potential and stream function and
their relationship, differential form of continuity equation- Cartesian and polar coordinate system,
Numerical problems.
Euler’s equation of Motion; Bernoulli’s equation, Application of Bernoulli’s equation in flow
measurements: velocity and mass flow rate, pitot-static tube, venturi meter, orifice meter and V-Notch.
Numerical problems.
MODULE –IV: BOUNDARY LAYER THEORY (10)
Introduction and classification of boundary layer, boundary layer properties, Displacement, momentum
and energy thickness, Boundary layers with pressure gradient, laminar boundary layer equations,
limitations, Shear Stress in a Boundary Layer, Blasius Solution for Flat-Plate flow, Boundary layer
separation and control, Drag on immersed bodies. Expression for drag and lift. Numerical problems.
MODULE –V: TURBO MACHINERY (09)
Introduction and classification of fluid machines: Turbo machinery analysis, Euler turbo machine
equation, Working principle of Pelton, Fransis and Kaplan turbines, reciprocating and centrifugal pump
Velocity triangle, Efficiencies and Characteristic curves of pumps and turbines (No Numerical
Problems).
V. TEXT BOOKS:
1. Frank M. White, “Fluid Mechanics”, McGraw Hill Education Private Limited, 9th edition, 2022.
2. R. K Bansal, “Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines”, Laxmi publications Ltd, 10th edition,
2019.
3. Yunus Cengel, John Cimbala, “Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications”, McGraw Hill
Education Private Limited, 4th edition 2017.
VI. REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Yuan S W, “Foundations of fluid Mechanics”, Prentice-Hall, 2nd edition, 1987.
2. Milne Thompson L M, “Theoretical Hydrodynamics”, MacMillan, 5th edition, 1968.
3. Som S. K, Biswas. G, “Introduction to fluid mechanics and fluid machines”, Tata McGraw-Hill,
2nd Edition, 2004.
VII. ELECTRONICS RESOURCES:
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VIII. MATERIALS ONLINE
1. Course Outline Description
2. Tutorial question bank
3. Tech talk topics
4. Open ended experiments
5. Definitions and terminology
6. Concept video topics
7. Assignments
8. Case studies
9. Model question paper – I
10. Model question paper - II
11. Lecture notes
12. Power point presentation
13. Real life Examples
14. Complex engineering problems
15. Previous question papers with solutions
16. Gate question bank