Title of the Course: Fluid Mechanics Semester: IV

CIA Marks 50
Course Code: BFMSD402
SEE Marks 50
Student Learning Hours (L:T:P:S) 42:0:28:56 Total Marks 100
Credits 04 Exam Hours 03
Examination Type (SEE) Theory / Laboratory
PL -
CL - Cognitive
L - Lecture T – Tutorial P – Practical S – Self Study Psychomotor
Level
Level
CL PL
COs Course Outcome: At the end of the course, the students will be able to (Highest (Highest
Level) Level)
Apply the concepts of fluid properties, fluid statics, and related
CO1 CL3 PL3
principles in fluid mechanics.
CO2 Analyze the principles of fluid kinematics and fluid dynamics for CL4 PL4
evaluating fluid flow.
Investigate the behavior and characteristics of internal and external
CO3 CL4 PL4
flows.
Demonstrate the concepts of turbulent flow, dimensional analysis,
CO4 and similitude in analyzing fluid flow behavior. CL3 PL3
Implement compressible flow and Computational Fluid Dynamics
CO5 concepts in real-world fluid flow situations. CL3 PL3
CO – Assessment Mapping
Continuous Internal Assessment Semester
Course
CIE I CIE II Assignment/Activities End Exam
Outcomes
12.5% 12.5% 25% 50%
CO 1 M1 M1 M1
CO 2 M2 M2 M2
CO 3 M3 M3 M3 M3
CO 4 M4 M4 M4
CO 5 M5 M5 M5
Course Contents
Module 1 CO 1 CL: 3 / PL: 3
Introduction: Definition of fluid, Physical properties of fluid, Ideal and real fluids, Newton‘s law of
viscosity, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids, Numericals.
Fluid Statics: Introduction, Pascal’s law, Hydrostatic law, Measurement of pressure using simple
and differential manometers, Simple numericals related to pressure measurements, Total pressure and
center of pressure on inclined plane surfaces, Buoyancy, Stability of immersed and floating bodies.
Textbook:
1. R. K. Bansal, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, 2013, 9th edition, Laxmi Publications, New
Delhi (Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4)
2. R. K. Rajput, Fluid Mechanics (In SI Units), 2022, 10th edition, S. Chand, New Delhi (Chapter 1, 2,
3, 4)
Module 2 CO 2 CL: 4 / PL: 4

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 Fluid Kinematics: Introduction, Types of flow, Continuity equation in Cartesian coordinate, Velocity
and acceleration, Rotational component, Vorticity and circulation, Velocity potential function and
stream function, Numericals.
Fluid Dynamics: Introduction, Equations of motion, Euler’s equation of motion, Bernoulli’s
equations from Euler’s equation, Navier-Stokes equation (explanation only), Numericals.
Textbook:
1. R. K. Bansal, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, 2013, 9th edition, Laxmi Publications,
New Delhi (Chapter 5 (A), 6)
2. R. K. Rajput, Fluid Mechanics (In SI Units), 2022, 10th edition, S. Chand, New Delhi (Chapter 5,
6)

Module 3 CO 3 CL: 4 / PL: 4

Internal Flows: Introduction, General Characteristics of pipe flow, Friction factor, Darcy–Weisbach
equation, Minor losses, Multiple pipe networks, Numericals.
External Flows: Introduction, Boundary layer concept, Displacement, and momentum thickness
(Qualitative discussions and no derivations), Lift and drag, Simple numericals, Flow over a flat plate.
Textbook:
1. R. K. Bansal, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, 2013, 9th edition, Laxmi Publications,
New Delhi (Chapter 9, 11, 13)
2. R. K. Rajput, Fluid Mechanics (In SI Units), 2022, 10th edition, S. Chand, New Delhi (Chapter 12,
13)
Module 4 CO 4 CL: 3 / PL: 3
Turbulent Flow: Nature and origin of turbulence, Concept of wake, Reynolds averaging, and
Pandtl’s mixing length theory (Qualitative discussions and no derivations).
Dimensional Analysis: Dimensional homogeneity, Rayleigh's method, Buckingham π theorem,
Important Non-dimensional numbers, Numericals, Similitude, Types of similitude.
Textbook:
1. R. K. Bansal, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, 2013, 9th edition, Laxmi Publications,
New Delhi (Chapter 10, 12)
2. R. K. Rajput, Fluid Mechanics (In SI Units), 2022, 10th edition, S. Chand, New Delhi (Chapter 7,
11)
Module 5 CO 5 CL: 3 / PL: 3
Compressible Flow: Introduction, Velocity of sound and relationships in terms of isothermal,
adiabatic processes and bulk modulus, Mach number, Concept of shock waves, Simple Numericals.
Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Significance, Constraints, Underlying
Principles, and Practical Applications.
Textbook:
1. R. K. Bansal, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, 2013, 9th edition, Laxmi Publications,
New Delhi (Chapter 15)
2. R. K. Rajput, Fluid Mechanics (In SI Units), 2022, 10th edition, S. Chand, New Delhi (Chapter 15)

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 PRACTICAL COMPONENTS OF IPCC
PART – A_CONVENTIONAL EXPERIMENTS
1. Determine the viscosity of oil using Red wood viscometer and Say-bolt viscometer.
2. Measurement of pressure using different Manometers for high and low pressure measurements
(manometers using different manometric fluids).
3. Working principle of different flow meters and their calibration (orifice plate and venturi meter).
4. Determination of the drag and lift coefficients of standard objects using a wind tunnel.
5. Determination of the force exerted due to the impact of the jet on flat and curved plates.
6. Working principle of different flow meters for open channel and their calibration.
7. Effect of change in cross-section and application of the Bernoulli equation.
8. Use any CFD tool to explore the effects of pipe geometry and flow conditions on the behavior of a
single fluid inside a pipe.
9. Perform a CFD analysis to investigate how the pressure and velocity distributions near a rotating
cylinder change with different rotational Reynolds numbers.
PART – B_TYPICAL OPEN-ENDED EXPERIMENTS (Higher CL / PL)
1. Reynolds apparatus for investigating flow regime transitions and critical Reynolds number in pipe
flows under variable conditions.
2. Experimental investigation and analysis of head loss in pipe systems under varying geometric and
material conditions.
3. Apply CFD simulations to investigate the interaction of multiple fluids around a cylindrical surface.
Suggested Learning Resources: (Textbook/ Reference Book/ Manuals)
Textbooks:
1. R. K. Rajput, Fluid Mechanics (In SI Units), 2022, 10th edition, S. Chand, New Delhi.
2. R. K. Bansal, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, 2013, 9th edition, Laxmi Publications,
New Delhi.
3. S. K. Som, G. Biswas, & S. Chakraborty, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines,
2017, 3rd edition, McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
4. F. M. White, Fluid Mechanics, 2017, 8th edition, McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
5. Y. A. Cengel, & J. M. Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications, 2015, 3rd
edition, McGraw-Hill, New York.
Reference Books:
1. R. W. Fox, A. T. McDonald, & J. W. Mitchell, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, 2021, 10th
edition (Indian adaptation), Wiley, New Delhi.
2. N. N. Pillai, Principle of Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines, 2013, 3rd edition, Universities
Press, Hyderabad.
3. P. K. Kundu, & I. M. Cohen, Fluid Mechanics, 2012, 4th edition, Academic Press, San Diego.
4. M. M. Das, Fluid Mechanics and Turbomachines, 2011, PHI Learning Private Limited, New
Delhi.
Reference Web Links / Virtual Experiments:
1. [Link] (Prof. S. K. Som, NPTEL Course on
Fluid Mechanics, IIT Kharagpur)
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 2. [Link] (Prof. S. Dutta, NPTEL Course on Fluid Mechanics, IIT
Guwahati)
3. [Link] (Prof. S. Chakraborty, NPTEL Course
on Fluid Mechanics, IIT Kharagpur)
4. [Link] (Prof. S. Chakraborty, NPTEL Course on
Advanced Concepts in Fluid Mechanics, IIT Kharagpur)
5. [Link] (Animation video related to general Fluid
Mechanics Concepts)
6. [Link] (Animation video related to Boundary layer
theory Concept)
7. [Link] (Animation video related to Laminar and
Turbulent flow Concepts)
8. [Link] (Animation video related to Compressible and
Incompressible fluid Concepts)

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