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This document outlines a fluid mechanics course, including its objectives, modules, teaching methods, evaluation, and recommended experiments. The course aims to develop an understanding of fluid statics, kinematics, dynamics, and their applications. It covers topics like pipe flows, open channel flows, dimensional analysis, and boundary layers.

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SYLLABUS

This document outlines a fluid mechanics course, including its objectives, modules, teaching methods, evaluation, and recommended experiments. The course aims to develop an understanding of fluid statics, kinematics, dynamics, and their applications. It covers topics like pipe flows, open channel flows, dimensional analysis, and boundary layers.

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Course Code Course LTP

MEE1005 FLUID MECHANICS Type


Credit 4
Course Objectives: To develop ability to

 Understand the basics of fluid statics, kinematics and dynamics, used in the applications of
Aerodynamics, Hydraulics, Marine Engineering, Gas dynamics etc.
 Understand the importance of flow and pressure measurements and its applications in Industries
 Study the various losses in a flow system
 Recognize the basic design concepts of a pipe flow and a channel flow.
 Realize the significance of non-dimensional parameters.
 Carry out dimensional analysis and establish relationship between the dependent and independent
variables
 Understand boundary layer formation and concepts related to flow separation
 Understand flow past external bodies
Student Outcomes: The students will be able to

 Operate fluid flow equipment and related instrumentation.


 Choose the governing equations along with its boundary conditions for modeling a physical problem
 Design pipe flow equipment with minimum pressure losses
 Analyze the model and the prototype using different similarity laws
 Find the dependent and independent parameters for a model of fluid flow
 Understand the various methods available to prevent the boundary layer separation
SOs a,b,e,j
No. of hours SOs

Module
Module Content
No Lectures Tutorial
s

1 Fluid Statics: Definition of Fluid – Concept of Continuum – Fluid 6 3 a, e


Properties – Classification of Fluids – Pascal’s and Hydrostatic
Law, Pressure and its Measurement – Hydrostatic Forces on
Different Surfaces – Determination of Total Pressure and Centre
of Pressure – Buoyancy – Centre of Buoyancy – Metacentre –
Determination of Metacentric Height – Conditions of Equilibrium
for Submerged and Floating Bodies.
2 Fluid Kinematics: Description of Fluid Motion – Lagrangian and 6 3 a, e
Eulerian Methods – Types of Fluid Flow – Stream Function and
Velocity Potential – Rotation – Vorticity – Flow Lines.
Fluid Dynamics: System and Control Volume – Reynolds
Transport Theorem – Continuity Equation – Euler’s Equation –
Bernoulli’s Equation and its Practical Applications – Navier
Stokes Equation – Impulse Momentum Equation – Moment of
Momentum Equation.
3 Flow Through Pipes: Major Loss – Hagen Poiseuille Equation 6 3 a, e
and Darcy Weisbach Equation – Shear Stress and Velocity
Distribution – Kinetic and Momentum Correction Factors –
Turbulent Flow – Determination of Friction Factor – Moody’s
Chart – Minor Losses – Hydraulic Gradient Line and Total Energy
Line – Design of Pipe Network.
Open Channel Flow: Classification – Most Economical Channel
Section – Specific Energy Curve – Critical Flow – Hydraulic
Jumps – Gradually Varying Flow Concepts – Measurement of
Discharge in Open Channels.
4 Dimensional Analysis: Dimensional Homogeneity – Methods of 4 3 a, e
Dimensional Analysis – Raleigh and Buckingham’s  -Theorem –
Non-Dimensional Parameters – Similitude – Model Laws –
Distorted Models.
5 Boundary Layers: Definition of Boundary Layer and Boundary 6 3 a, e
Layer Thickness – Displacement Thickness, Momentum
Thickness and Energy Thickness – Von Karman Momentum
Integral Equation – Flow Separation and Methods to Prevent
Them – Aerodynamic Forces – Drag and Lift.
6 Guest Lecture on Contemporary Topics 2 j
Total: 30 15
Mode of Teaching and Learning: Flipped Class Room, Digital/Computer based models to augment lecture
for practice/tutorial, 2 hours lectures by industry experts on contemporary topics
Mode of Evaluation and assessment:
Quizzes, Unannounced Open Book Examinations, Continuous Assessment tests, assignments and Term End
Examination.
Text Books:
1. Robert W. Fox, Alan T. McDonald, Philip J. Pirtchard John W. Mitchell (2015), Introduction to Fluid
Mechanics, 9th Edition, Wiley Publications.

Reference Books:
1. P.N.Modi and S.M.Seth (2011), Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics including Hydraulic Machines, 17th
Edition.
2. Yunus A. Çengel, John M. Cimbala (2013) Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals And Applications, McGraw-
Hill, 3rd Edition.
3. Dr.R.K.Bansal, (2012), A Textbook of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, 5th Edition, Laxmi
Publication.
4. Donald F. Elger, Barbara C. Williams, Clayton T. Crowe, John A. Roberson (2013) Engineering Fluid
Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons, 10th Edition.
5. V.L. Streeter, (2010), Fluid Mechanics, McGraw Hill Book Co.

S.No. List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative) SOs: b


1 Determination of Coefficient of Discharge for an Orifice
2 Determination of Coefficient of Discharge for a Mouthpiece
3 Determination of Coefficient of Discharge for a Triangular Notch
4 Determination of Coefficient of Discharge for a Rectangular Notch
5 Verification of Bernoulli’s Theorem for a flow in a nozzle
6 Determination of Coefficient of Discharge for a Venturimeter 30 hours

and Orificemeter
7 Determination of Major Loss for Flow through Pipes
8 Determination of Minor Losses for Flow through Pipes
9 Demonstration of hydraulic jump in an open channel flow
10 Determination of Specific Energy in a Rectangular Channel Flow
11 Measurement of Lift and Drag for a flow over a flat plate
12 Measurement of Lift and Drag for an Aerofoil
Recommendation by the Board of Studies on 14/7/2018
Approval by Academic council on 18/7/2018
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