MEE1004 Fluid Mechanics

LTPJC
21 2 04

Pre-Req: NIL
Module
1
2

3
4
5
6
7

Topics

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Hrs

Introduction to Fluid Statics: Definition of Fluid, Concept of

Continuum, Fluid Properties, Classification of Fluids, Pascals and
4
Hydrostatic Law, Pressure and its Measurement.
Hydrostatic Forces and Buoyancy: Hydrostatic forces on Plane
Inclined and Curved surfaces Buoyancy Condition of Equilibrium for
4
Submerged and Floating Bodies- Centre of Buoyancy MetacentreDetermination of Metacentric Height.
Fluid Dynamics: Types of flows, Control Volume, Reynolds Transport
Theorem, Continuity, Euler and Bernoullis equations Momentum
5
equation-Navier-Stokes Equations-Applications.
Flow through pipes: Measurement in pipe flow-Major loss Minor
losses Multi reservoir problems pipe network design Moodys
4
diagram Hagen Poiseuille equation Turbulent flow.
Open Channel Flow: Types of open channel flows - Specific Energy
Specific force - Critical flow - Hydraulic jumps/Surges and gradually
5
varying flow concepts Measurement of discharge in open channels.
Dimensional Analysis:Dimensional homogeneity Raleigh and
4
Buckingham theorems Non-dimensional numbers Model laws and
distorted models-Modelling and Similitude.
Boundary layers:Boundary layers Laminar flow and Turbulent flow
Boundary layer thickness momentum Integral equation Drag and
4
lift-Separation of boundary layer-Methods of separation of boundary
layer.
Total Lecture Hours 30

SLO
1, 2,4

1, 2,4

1,2,4,5
1,2,6
1,2,9
1,2,9

1,2,5

Video Lectures, Industrial Visits and Guest Lecture by Experts from Industry.
Tutorial
15
1, 2,6,
Minimum of 5 Problems to be worked out by Students in Every Tutorial
9
Class
Another 5 Problems per Tutorial Class to be given as Home Work.
Module 1: 2 hrs
Module 2: 2 hrs
Module 3: 3hrs
Module 4: 2 hrs
Module 5: 2 hrs
Module 6: 2 hrs
Module 7: 2 hrs
TextBooks:
1. Robert W. Fox, Alan T. McDonald, Philip J. Pirtchard John W. Mitchell (2015), Introduction to Fluid
Mechanics, 9th Edition, Wiley Publications.
Reference Books:
2. P.N.Modi and S.M.Seth (2011), Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics including Hydraulic Machines, 17
Edition.
3. Dr. A.K. Jain (2008), Fluid Mechanics, Khanna Publishers.
4. Dr.R.K.Bansal, (2012), Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, 5TH Edition, Laxmi Publication (P)
Ltd., New Delhi
5. Donald F. Elger, Barbara C. Williams, Clayton T. Crowe, John A. Roberson (2013) Engineering Fluid
Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons, 10th Edition.
6. V.L. Streeter, (2010), Fluid Mechanics, McGraw Hill Book Co.

Laboratory
1. Estimation of discharge from a given Tank using Orifice
a) Constant Head Method
b) Variable Head Method
2. Estimation of discharge from a given Tank using Mouth Piece
a) Constant Head Method
b) Variable Head Method
3. Determination of discharge in a laboratory Flume using
Triangular Notch.
4. Determination of discharge in an Open channel using
Rectangular Notch
5. Verification of Conservation of Energy Principle for a given
flow system using Bernoullis Theorem
6. Determination of discharge of a given Pipe Flow using
Venturimeter.
7. Determination of discharge of a given Pipe Flow using Orifice
meter.
8. Estimation of Friction factor and Major loss for a given flow
system
9. Estimation of Minor losses for a given pipe line.
10. Determination of Stability of a Floating Ship Model.
11. Determination of state of flow in a closed conduit using
Reynolds experiment.
12. Measurement of lift and drag of an Aerofoil

L Hr
30

SLO
14