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15ME205 FLUID MECHANICS

2 2 0 3
Co-requisite: Nil
Prerequisite: 15MA102
Data Book /
Nil
Codes/Standards
THERMAL
Course Category P PROFESSIONAL CORE ENGINEERING
Course designed by Department of Mechanical Engineering
Approval -- Academic Council Meeting -- , 24th March 2016

PURPOSE To familiarize with the concepts of fluid mechanics and hydraulic machines.

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES STUDENT

On the completion of the course, the students are able to OUTCOMES
1. Understand the properties of the fluid. a e
2. Solve the fluid flow problems. a e
3. Apply the mathematical techniques for practical flow a e
problems.
4. Understand the energy exchange process in fluid machinery. a e
5. Understand the boundary layer theory. a e

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Session Description of Topic Contact D-
IOs Reference
hours I-
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UNIT I: PROPERTIES OF FLUIDS AND 12
FLUID STATICS
Properties of fluids: density, specific weight, C
1. specific volume, specific gravity, vapours 1 1 1,2
Pressure.
Viscosity: Dynamic and Kinematic viscosity, C
2. 1 1 1,2
Newton’s law of viscosity, factors affecting
viscosity. C,
3. Types of fluids, Tutorial- Problems on fluid 2 1 1,2
properties D
4. Surface tension, compressibility and bulk 1 C, 1 1,2
modulus concepts. D
5. Fluid statics- Pascal’s law, Hydrostatic law. 2 C, 1 1,2
D
6. Manometry: Types of manometers, Piezometer, 3
C,
1 1,2
U-tube Manometer D
7. Problems on manometers. 2 C, 1,2
D
UNIT II: - FLUID KINEMATICS AND 12
DYNAMICS

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 Types of flow, Lagrangian and Eulerian C
8. approach, velocity and acceleration of fluid 2 2 1,2
particle.
Tutorial problems on velocity and acceleration D
9. 2 2 1,2
of fluid particle
10. Fluid flow pattern: Stream line, streak line, path 1 C 2 1,2
line
C,
11. Continuity equation 2 2 1,2
D

12. Fluid dynamics: Euler’s equation of motion, C

1 2 1,2
Bernoulli’s Equation
Applications of Bernoulli’s equation in flow C,
13. measurement 3 D 2 1,2
Devices: Venturimeter.
C,
14. Orifice meter , Pitot tube, nozzle flow meter 1 D 2 1,2

15. Impulse momentum equation. 2 C, 2 1,2

D
UNIT III: DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS
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AND FLOW THROUGH PIPES
Dimensional analysis: Dimensions, dimensional C
16. 1 3 1,2
homogeneity.
C,
17. Rayleigh method, Buckingham’s Pi-theorem, D
3 3 1,2
non-dimensional analysis.

Model analysis: Advantages and applications of

18. model testing, similitude, dimensionless 1,2
1 C 3
numbers: Reynold’s number, Froude’s number,
Euler’s number, Weber number, Mach number.
C,
19. Reynold’s model law – Problems 1 D 3 1,2
C,
20. Froude’s model law – Problems 1 D 3 1,2

21. Euler’s model law, Weber model law and Mach C

1 3 1,2
model law
Laminar and Turbulent flow, Reynold’s C,
22. 2 3 1,2
experiment, Flow through circular pipes –Hagen D
Poiseuille law.
Turbulent flow – Derivation of Darcy Weisbach
23. equation, Tutorial – Problems on Darcy 1 C, 3 1,2
equation. D

Minor loss due to sudden enlargement, sudden C,

24. 2 D 3 1,2
contraction, inlet and exit of pipes, problems.
Flow through pipes in series and parallel – C,
25. 2 3 1,2
D
problems.

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 UNIT IV: HYDRAULIC MACHINES 12
Hydraulic turbines- classification, Impulse and C
26. 1 4 1,2
reaction turbine.

27. Design parameters and performance of Pelton

2 C, 4 1,2
turbine.
D
28. Design parameters and performance of Francis
2 C, 4 1,2
turbine.
D
29. Design parameters and performance of Kaplan
2 C, 4 1,2
turbine
D
30. Classification of pumps; Positive-displacement C,
2 4 1,2
and non-positive pumps. D

31. Centrifugal pump, Performance curves and

2 C, 4 1,2
velocity triangles
D
C,
32. Cavitations in pumps, Thomas cavitation
1 D 4 1,2
parameter.

UNIT V: BOUNDARY LAYER THEORY 9

Boundary layer theory: laminar and turbulent

33. 1 3 1,2
boundary layer over a flat plate. C

34. Displacement, Momentum, Energy thickness:

2 3 1,2
derivations and problems. C,
D
C
35. Momentum integral equation derivation 2 3 1,2
C,
36. Separation of flow over bodies: stream lined and D
2 3 1,2
bluff bodies, Flow over cylinders.

Aerofoil description, definition of parameters C,

37. involved in aerofoil, velocity and pressure 2 D 3 1,2
acting over the aerofoil

Total contact hours 60

LEARNING RESOURCES
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TEXT BOOKS
No.
1. Rajput.R.K, “A text book of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines”, [Link] &
Company Ltd., New Delhi, 6th Edition, 2015.
2. Bansal.R.K, “A text book of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Machines”, Laxmi
publications (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 9th Edition, 2015.
REFERENCE BOOKS/OTHER READING MATERIAL

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3. White.F.M, “Fluid Mechanics”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 7th Edition, New Delhi, 2011.
4. Streeter.V.L, and Wylie.E.B, “Fluid Mechanics”, McGraw Hill,5th Edition 1984.
5. Modi P.N, & Seth S.M, “Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics”, Standard Book House,
New Delhi, 15th edition, 2002.
6. Shiv Kumar, “Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Machines: Basic Concepts & Principles”,
Ane Books Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2010.
7. Yunus A Cengel& John M. Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics, Tata McGraw Hill Edition,
New Delhi, 3rd Edition2014.

Course nature Theory

Assessment Method (Weightage 100%)
Assessment Cycle test Cycle test Cycle Test Surprise
In- Quiz Total
tool I II III Test
semester
Weightage 10% 15% 15% 5% 5% 50%
End semester examination Weightage : 50%

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