Course Code MEC2004 Course Title Fluid Mechanics TPC 3 2 4

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Objectives:
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Engineering Mechanics Statics
The objectives of this course is to introduce and explain basic
fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics such as properties of fluids,
types of fluid and flow which is encountered in the
applications of Aerodynamics, Hydraulics, Marine
Engineering, Gas dynamics etc. This course will facilitate
learn various hydrostatic laws to understand the importance of
flow measurement and its applications in Industries and to
obtain the loss of flow in a flow system. The concept of
boundary layers and advancement of practical hydraulics will
be helpful to understand the concept of advanced fluid
mechanics.

Expected Outcome: The student should be able to:

1. Understand the properties of fluid, types of fluid and

flow.
2. Measure the pressure at a point in a fluid flow.
3. Know the application of different flow measuring
devices.
4. Determine the losses of flow through various mediums
like pipes.
5. Learn systematic approach to problem solving.

Module No. 1 Introduction to Fluid Number of instructional hours

Statics (8)
Introduction to Fluid Statics – Definition of Fluid, Concept of Continuum, Fluid
Properties, Classification of Fluids, Pressure, Pascal’s Law, Pressure variation for
incompressible fluid, atmospheric pressure, absolute pressure, gauge pressure and vacuum
pressure, Pressure Measurement.

Module No. 2 Hydrostatic Forces Number of instructional hours

(8)
Hydrostatic Forces – Hydrostatic force on submerged surface, force on a horizontal
submerged plane surface, force on a vertical submerged plane surface, force on Inclined and
Curved surfaces, .Buoyancy and floatation, Archimedes’ principle, Condition of Equilibrium
for Submerged and Floating Bodies, stability of immersed and floating bodies, Centre of
Buoyancy – Metacentre determination of metacentric height.
Module No. 3 Fluid Kinematics and Number of instructional hours
Dynamics (8)
Fluid kinematics: Introduction, description of fluid flow, classification of fluid flow,
Reynold’s number, Acceleration of fluid particles, flow rate and continuity equation,
differential equation of continuity, Mathematical definitions of irrotational and rotational
motion. Circulation, potential function and stream function. Flow net.
Fluid Dynamics: Types of flows, Control Volume, Reynolds Transport Theorem,
Continuity, Euler’s equation along a streamline, Energy equation, Bernoulli’s equation and
its application to siphon, venturimeter, orificemeter, pitot tube, Navier-Stoke’s equation.

Module No. 4 Flow through pipes & Number of instructional hours

Open Channel Flow (7)
Flow through pipes: Measurement in pipe flow-Major loss – Minor Losses, Hydraulic
Gradient Line (HGL), Total Energy Line (TEL ), Multi reservoir problems – pipe network
design – Moody’s, 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 varying flow concepts, Measurement of
discharge in open channels.

Module No. 5 Dimensional Analysis and Number of instructional hours

Introduction to Compressible (6)
Flow
Dimensional Analysis: Dimensional homogeneity, Raleigh and Buckingham π theorems,
Non-dimensional numbers, Modelling and Similitude.

Introduction to Compressible Flow: Basic equations for one dimensional compression, Pressure
wave propagation, sound velocity in fluid, Mach number, Stagnation properties.

Module No. 6 Introduction to Boundary Number of instructional hours

layers (8)
Introduction to Boundary layers: Boundary layers, Laminar flow and Turbulent flow,
Boundary layer thickness, Momentum thickness, Momentum Integral technique, Drag and
lift, Friction and Pressure Drag, Separation of boundary layer, Friction coefficient, Effect of
surface roughness.

Text Book(s)
1.Cengel Y. A. (2006) “Fluid Mechanics : Fundamentals and Applications”, TATA McGraw
Hill Publishing

References
1.Robert W. Fox, Alan T. McDonald, Philip J. Pritchard, John W. Mitchell (2015)
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, 9th edition, Wiley Publications.
2.P.N.Modi and S.M.Seth (2011), Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics including Hydraulic
Machines.
3.R.K. Bansal, (2012), Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, 5TH Edition, Laxmi
Publication(P) Ltd., New Delhi
Lab

1 Venturimeter & Orifice meter set-up

2 Pipe Friction apparatus (Major Losses)

3 Loss of Head in Pipe Fittings (Minor Losses)

4 Notch Apparatus

5 Orifice & Mouthpiece combined setup

6 Buoyancy & Metacentric height setup

7 Impact of Jet on Vanes

8 Weirs Apparatus

9 Free & forced vortex flow apparatus

10 Nozzle meter test rig

11 Verification of Bernoulli’s Apparatus

12 Reynolds Apparatus

13 Pitot Static Tube Apparatus

14 Open Channel Apparatus

Mode of Evaluation Continuous Assessment (CATs -60%, Assignments -15%, Lab-25%,

etc.).
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Date of Approval by the Xxth Academic Council held on xx-xx-xxxx
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