Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (21CV42)

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics

Course Code 21CV42
CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P: S) 2+2+2 
SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy 50 
Total Marks 100
Credits 4 
Exam Hours 3

Module-1

Fluids and their properties, Fluid pressure measurements, Pascal’s law, Measurement of pressure using manometer, Total pressure and centre of pressure on vertical and inclined plane surfaces

Module-2

Kinematics- Types of fluid flow, continuity equation in Cartesian coordinates, flow nets, Dynamics- Euler’s equation of motion, Bernoulli’s equation, Application-Venturimeter, Orificemeter, Pitot tube

Module-3

Classification of orifice and mouth piece, Hydraulic coefficients, Discharge over Rectangular, Triangular and Cipoletti notch Flow through pipes-Major and minor losses, pipes in series and parallel, concepts of water hammer and surge tanks

Module-4

Open Channel Hydraulics- Classification of Flow through channels, Most economical channel sections: Rectangular, Triangular, Circular, Uniform flow, Specific energy Non-Uniform flow- Hydraulic jump, GVF equation

Module-5

Impact of jet on curved vanes ,momentum equation, Impact of jet on stationary and moving curved vanes

Turbines- Pelton wheel and components, Velocity triangle Reaction turbine-Francis turbine ,Working proportions Centrifugal Pumps-Work done and efficiency, Multi stage pumps

PRACTICAL COMPONENT OF IPCC
Experiments

1 Verification of Bernoulli’s equation

2 Determination of Cd for Venturimeter or Orificemeter

3 Determination of Hydraulic coefficients of small vertical orifice

4 Calibration of Triangular notch

5 Determination of Major losses in pipes

6 Determination of Cd for ogee or broad crested weir

7 Determination of force exerted by a jet on flat and curved vanes

8 Determination of efficiency of centrifugal pump

9 Determination of efficiency of Kaplan or Francis turbine

10 Determination of efficiency of Pelton wheel turbine

Suggested Learning Resources:

Text Books:

1. P.N.Modi and S.M.Seth-Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics, including Hydraulic machines, standard Book House, New Delhi

2. K Subramanya- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Tata McGrawhill, New Delhi

3. R.K. Bansal- A text book of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines- Laxmi Publications ,New Delhi

Reference books

1. Victor L. Streeter, Benjamin Wyile E and Keith W. Bedford- Fluid Mechanics ,Tata McGraw Hill publishing Co Ltd,New Delhi

2. J.F.Douglas,J .M .Gasoreik, John Warfield ,Lynne Jack – Fluid Mechanics ,Pearson ,Fifth edition.

3. K.Subramanya- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Problems and Solutions, Tata McGrawhill, New Delhi

4. S.K SOM and G.Biswas – “ introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines, Tata Mcg raw Hill, New Delhi

Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):

 https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10496310

 https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/13576277

 https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/11842972

Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning

 Seminars /Quiz ( to assist in GATE preparations)

 Demonstrations in lab

 Self-Study on simple topics

 Simple problems solving by C+

 Virtual lab experiments