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SECOND SEMESTER 2019 – 2020

Course Handout part II

Date: 07/01/2020
In addition to part – I (General Handout for all courses appended to the time table) this
portion gives further specific details regarding the course.

Course no: ME F341

Course Title: PRIME MOVERS AND FLUID MACHINES
Instructor – in – charge: MANOJ KUMAR S. SONI
Instructor: Aneesh A. M
Lab Instructors: Vivek Tiwari, Ashish Khare, Santosh Kumar Saini, Ramesh
Kumar

1. Scope and Objective of the Course:

The Course is intended to familiarize the students with theoretical analysis of energy and
momentum transfer between the fluid and rotor. The working principles, design
considerations, performance and application aspects of turbo machines will be dealt with.
Classification, descriptive details and performance of rotary machines and reciprocating
machines will be discussed.

2. Text books:
TB1: M.S. Soni; Prime Movers and Fluid machines; EDD notes.
TB2: S. S. Deshmukh & M. S. Soni; Laboratory manual for prime movers and fluid
machines; EDD notes.

Reference Books:
RB1: Jagdish lal; Hydraulic Machines; Metropolitan Book Company Private limited, New
Delhi; 1975; 6th Edition.
RB2: Kadambi V & Manohar Prasad; An Introduction to Energy Conversion Volume III; New
Age International (P) limited; 1977.
RB3: Agarwall S K; Fluid Mechanics and Machinery; Tata McGrawhill publishing company
limited, New Delhi; 1997.

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3. Course Objectives:
No Course Objectives

CO1 To understand dimensional analysis and perform dimensional analysis using suitable
technique for a given problem statement

CO2 To understand model analysis of fluid machines.

CO3 To understand theory and working principles of fluid machines

CO4 The understand the theoretical analysis of energy and momentum transfer between the
fluid and rotor.

CO5 The understand the theoretical analysis of positive displacement machines.

CO6 To understand design considerations, performance and application aspects of various

turbo machines.

4. Course Learning Outcomes:

No Learning Outcomes

LO1 To perform dimensional and model analysis for a given problem statement

LO2 To explain working principles of fluid machines

LO3 The analyse energy and momentum transfer between the fluid and rotor of fluid
machines.

LO4 The analyse positive displacement machines.

LO5 To evaluate the performance of various turbo machines under given conditions.

5. Modular Content Structure:

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Reference
.Week Learning
Sub-modules (SM) to Text
No. Objectives
books
Introduction, To SM1.1: Units and Dimensions
understand SM1.2: Methods of Dimensional Analysis
Chapter 1
Dimensional SM1.3: Dimensionless Numbers
of TB1;
analysis as applied SM1.4: Similarity
Chapter 12
M1 to fluid machines. SM1.5: Unit Quantities
of RB1;
To understand the SM1.6: Specific Quantities
Chapter 16
principles of SM1.7: Dimensional Analysis for Rotating Systems
of RB3
similarity and SM1.8: Model Testing of Turbines and Pumps
model testing
SM2.1: Elements of a Hydroelectric Power Plant
SM2.2: Classification of Turbines
To review the basic SM2.3: Head and Efficiencies of a Turbine
concepts of fluid SM2.4: Energy Conversion
Chapter 2
mechanics and SM2.5: Fundamental Equation of Hydraulic
TB1
machinery. To Machines
Chapter 13
M2 understand the SM2.6: Pelton Turbine
of RB3;
classification of SM2.7: Francis Turbine
Chapter 18
hydraulic turbines SM2.8: Axial Flow Turbines
of RB1
To analyse the SM2.9: Kaplan Turbine
hydraulic machine SM2.10: Governing of Water Turbines
SM2.11: Characteristics of Turbines
SM2.12: Selection of Turbines
SM3.1: Classification of Reciprocating Pumps
SM3.2: Velocity and Acceleration of Water in Suction
and Delivery Pipes
SM3.3: Indicator Diagram
To understand the
SM3.4: Effect of Acceleration Head in Suction and Chapter 3
classification of
Delivery Pipe on Indicator Diagram TB1
pumps, working
SM3.5: Effect of Pipe Friction on Indicator Diagram Chapter 14
M3 principles of various
SM3.6: Effect of Acceleration Head and Pipe Friction of RB3;
pumps, Analysis of
on Indicator Diagram Chapter 20
reciprocating
pumps. SM3.7: Limitation on Maximum Speed of of RB1
Reciprocating Pump
SM3.8: Air Vessels
SM3.9: Effect of Air Vessel on Indicator Diagram
SM3.10: Work Saved with Air Vessel

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Reference
.Week Learning
Sub-modules (SM) to Text
No. Objectives
books
SM4.1: Centrifugal Pump System
SM4.2: Classification of Centrifugal Pumps
SM4.3: Fundamental Equation of Centrifugal Pump Chapter 3
To understand the SM4.4: Power and Efficiency TB1
analytical SM4.5: Minimum starting speed of the pump Chapter 14
M4
principles of SM4.6: Variation of Euler Head with Curvature of of RB3;
centrifugal pumps Blades Chapter 19
SM4.7: Maximum Suction Height of RB1
SM4.8: Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
SM4.9: Characteristics of a Centrifugal Pump
To understand
classification;
SM5.1: Classification Of Compressors Chapter 4
working &
SM5.2: Reciprocating Compressor of TB1;
M5 analytical
SM5.3: Volumetric Efficiency Chapter 15
principles of
SM5.4: Multi-stage Compression with Inter-cooling of RB3;
Reciprocating
compressors.
SM6.1: Main Components of centrifugal compressor
SM6.2: Energy Conversion
To understand the
SM6.3: Slip and Slip factor Chapter 4
analytical
SM6.4: Impeller Vane Shape and Velocity Triangles of TB1;
principles of
SM6.5: Stagnation Values in Centrifugal Compressor Chpater 15
M6 centrifugal
SM6.6: Rothalpy of RB3;
compressors and
SM6.7: Pressure Coefficient chapter 5
various other
SM6.8: Surging and Stalling of RB2.
compressors
SM6.9: Centrifugal compressor characteristics
SM6.10: Fans and Blowers

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Reference
.Week Learning
Sub-modules (SM) to Text
No. Objectives
books
SM7.1: Introduction
SM7.2: Axial Flow Compressor
SM7.3: Cascade Flow and Nomenclature
To understand the SM7.4: Stage Velocity Triangles and Work Input Chapter 4
analytical SM7.5: Effect of Axial velocity on Work of TB1;
principles of axial SM7.6: Degree of Reaction Chapter 15
M7
compressors and SM7.7: Small Stage or Polytropic Efficiency of RB3;
various other SM7.8: Stage loading coefficient chapter 5
compressors SM7.9: Surging of RB2.
SM7.10: Stalling
SM7.11: Axial Compressor Characteristics
SM7.12: Fans and Blowers
SM8.1: Introduction
To understand
SM8.2: Flow of Steam through nozzles
thermodynamic
SM8.3: Critical Pressure Ratio and Maximum Chapter 5
and analytical
Discharge of TB1;
M8 principles behind
SM8.4: Expansion of Steam Considering Friction Chapter 3
the flow of fluids
(Nozzle Efficiency) of RB2.
through nozzles
SM8.5: Supersaturated or Meta stable flow of steam in
and blade passages
nozzle
To understand the SM9.1: Introduction
classification of SM9.2: Classification of Steam Turbines
steam turbines and SM9.3: Impulse Turbine Chapter 8
basic principles of SM9.4: Reaction Turbine (Impulse Reaction Turbine) of TB1;
M9
analysis SM9.5: Stage Efficiency, Turbine Efficiency and Chapter 4
To understand the Reheat Factor of RB2
analysis of various SM9.6: Losses in Steam Turbines
steam turbines SM9.7: Governing of Steam Turbines

To understand
SM10.1: Introduction to gas turbines
classification; Chapter 9
SM10.2: Elementary Design of a turbine
working & of TB2;
M10 SM10.3: Off Design Parameters
analytical Chapter 4
SM10.4: Three Dimensional Flows
principles of gas of RB2
SM10.5: Gas Turbine Blading
turbines

6. Learning Plan
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Contact Hour 1
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH

During Introduction
CH SM2.1 SM2.1: Elements of a Hydroelectric Power Plant Chapter 2 TB1
SM2.2 SM2.2: Classification of Turbines Chapter 13 of RB3;
SM2.3 SM2.3: Head and Efficiencies of a Turbine Chapter 18 of RB1
SM2.4 SM2.4: Energy Conversion

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH1

Contact Hour 2
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH1

During SM2.5 SM2.5: Fundamental Equation of Hydraulic Chapter 2 TB1

CH SM2.6 Machines Chapter 13 of RB3;
SM2.6: Pelton Turbine Chapter 18 of RB1

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH2

Contact Hour 3
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH2

During SM2.7 SM2.7: Francis Turbine Chapter 2 TB1

CH SM2.8 SM2.8: Axial Flow Turbines Chapter 13 of RB3;
Chapter 18 of RB1

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH3

Contact Hour 4
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW

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Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH3

During SM2.9 SM2.9: Kaplan Turbine

CH SM2.10 SM2.10: Governing of Water Turbines Chapter 2 TB1
SM2.11 SM2.11: Characteristics of Turbines Chapter 13 of RB3;
SM2.12 SM2.12: Selection of Turbines Chapter 18 of RB1
Problems discussion

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH4

Contact Hour 5
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH4

During SM3.1 SM3.1: Classification of Reciprocating Pumps

Chapter 3 TB1
CH SM3.2 SM3.2: Velocity and Acceleration of Water in
Chapter 14 of RB3;
SM3.3 Suction and Delivery Pipes
Chapter 20 of RB1
SM3.3: Indicator Diagram

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH5

Contact Hour 6
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH5

During SM3.4 SM3.4: Effect of Acceleration Head in Suction and

Chapter 3 TB1
CH SM3.5 Delivery Pipe on Indicator Diagram
Chapter 14 of RB3;
SM3.5: Effect of Pipe Friction on Indicator
Chapter 20 of RB1
Diagram

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH6

Contact Hour 7
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW

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Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH6

During SM3.6 SM3.6: Effect of Acceleration Head and Pipe

Chapter 3 TB1
CH SM3.7 Friction on Indicator Diagram
Chapter 14 of RB3;
SM3.7: Limitation on Maximum Speed of
Chapter 20 of RB1
Reciprocating Pump

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH7

Contact Hour 8
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH7

During SM3.8 SM3.8: Air Vessels

Chapter 3 TB1
CH SM3.9 SM3.9: Effect of Air Vessel on Indicator Diagram
Chapter 14 of RB3;
SM3.10 SM3.10: Work Saved with Air Vessel
Chapter 20 of RB1
Problems discussion

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH8

Contact Hour 9
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH8

During SM4.1 SM4.1: Centrifugal Pump System

Chapter 3 TB1
CH SM4.2 SM4.2: Classification of Centrifugal Pumps
Chapter 14 of RB3;
SM4.3 SM4.3: Fundamental Equation of Centrifugal
Chapter 19 of RB1
Pump

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH9

Contact Hour 10
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

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Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH9

During SM4.4 SM4.4: Power and Efficiency

Chapter 3 TB1
CH SM4.5 SM4.5: Minimum starting speed of the pump
Chapter 14 of RB3;
SM4.6 SM4.6: Variation of Euler Head with Curvature of
Chapter 19 of RB1
Blades

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH10

Contact Hour 11
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH10

During SM4.7 SM4.7: Maximum Suction Height

Chapter 3 TB1
CH SM4.8 SM4.8: Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
Chapter 14 of RB3;
SM4.9 SM4.9: Characteristics of a Centrifugal Pump
Chapter 19 of RB1
Problems discussion

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH11

Contact Hour 12
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH11

During SM5.1 SM5.1: Classification Of Compressors Chapter 4 of TB1;

CH SM5.2 SM5.2: Reciprocating Compressor Chapter 15 of RB3;

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH12

Contact Hour 13
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH12

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During SM5.3 SM5.3: Volumetric Efficiency

CH SM5.4 SM5.4: Multi-stage Compression with Inter- Chapter 4 of TB1;
cooling Chapter 15 of RB3;
Problems discussion

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH13

Contact Hour 14
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH13

During SM6.1 SM6.1: Main Components of centrifugal

CH compressor
SM6.2 SM6.2: Energy Conversion
Chapter 4 of TB1;
SM6.3 SM6.3: Slip and Slip factor
Chapter 15 of RB3;
SM6.4 SM6.4: Impeller Vane Shape and Velocity
chapter 5 of RB2.
Triangles
SM6.5 SM6.5: Stagnation Values in Centrifugal
Compressor

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH14

Contact Hour 15
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH14

During SM6.6 SM6.6: Rothalpy

Chapter 4 of TB1;
CH SM6.7 SM6.7: Pressure Coefficient
Chapter 15 of RB3;
SM6.8 SM6.8: Surging and Stalling
Chapter 5 of RB2.

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH15

Contact Hour 16
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW

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Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH15

During SM6.9 SM6.9: Centrifugal compressor characteristics Chapter 4 of TB1;

CH SM6.10 SM6.10: Fans and Blowers Chapter 15 of RB3;
Problems discussion Chapter 5 of RB2.

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH16

Contact Hour 17
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH16

During SM7.1 SM7.1: Introduction

Chapter 4 of TB1;
CH SM7.2 SM7.2: Axial Flow Compressor
Chapter 15 of RB3;
SM7.3 SM7.3: Cascade Flow and Nomenclature
Chapter 5 of RB2.
SM7.4 SM7.4: Stage Velocity Triangles and Work Input

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH17

Contact Hour 18
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH17

During SM7.5 SM7.5: Effect of Axial velocity on Work

CH SM7.6 SM7.6: Degree of Reaction
Chapter 4 of TB1;
SM7.7 SM7.7: Small Stage or Polytropic Efficiency
Chapter 15 of RB3;
SM7.8 SM7.8: Stage loading coefficient
Chapter 5 of RB2.
SM7.9 SM7.9: Surging
SM7.10 SM7.10: Stalling

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH18

Contact Hour 19
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW

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Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH18

During SM7.11 SM7.11: Axial Compressor Characteristics Chapter 4 of TB1;

CH SM7.12 SM7.12: Fans and Blowers Chapter 15 of RB3;
Problems discussion Chapter 5 of RB2.

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH19

Contact Hour 20
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH19

During SM8.1 SM8.1: Introduction

CH SM8.2 SM8.2: Flow of Steam through nozzles
Chapter 5 of TB1;
SM8.3 SM8.3: Critical Pressure Ratio and Maximum
Chapter 3 of RB2.
Discharge

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH20

Contact Hour 21
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH20

During SM8.4 SM8.4: Expansion of Steam Considering Friction

CH SM8.5 (Nozzle Efficiency) Chapter 5 of TB1;
SM8.5: Supersaturated or Meta stable flow of steam Chapter 3 of RB2.
in nozzle

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH21

Contact Hour 22
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference
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Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH21

During SM9.1 SM9.1: Introduction

CH SM9.2 SM9.2: Classification of Steam Turbines
Chapter 8 of TB1;
SM9.3 SM9.3: Impulse Turbine
Chapter 4 of RB2
SM9.4 SM9.4: Reaction Turbine (Impulse Reaction
Turbine)

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH22

Contact Hour 23
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH22

During SM9.5 SM9.5: Stage Efficiency, Turbine Efficiency and

CH Reheat Factor
Chapter 8 of TB1;
SM9.6 SM9.6: Losses in Steam Turbines
Chapter 4 of RB2
SM9.7 SM9.7: Governing of Steam Turbines
Problems discussion

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH23

Contact Hour 24
Content Study/HW
Type Topic Title
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH23

SM10.1 SM10.1: Introduction to gas turbines

During Chapter 9 of TB2;
SM10.2 SM10.2: Elementary Design of a turbine
CH Chapter 4 of RB2
SM10.3 SM10.3: Off Design Parameters

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH24

Contact Hour 25
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Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH24

During SM10.4 SM10.4: Three Dimensional Flows Chapter 9 of TB2;

CH SM10.5 SM10.5: Gas Turbine Blading Chapter 4 of RB2

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH25

Contact Hour 26
Type Content Topic Title Study/HW
Ref. Resource Reference

Pre CH Revise the content taught during CH25 Chapter 1 of TB1

During SM1.6 SM1.6: Specific Quantities Chapter 1 of TB1;

CH SM1.7 SM1.7: Dimensional Analysis for Rotating Systems Chapter 12 of RB1;
SM1.8 SM1.8: Model Testing of Turbines and Pumps Chapter 16 of RB3

Post CH Revise the content taught during CH26

7. Course plan:
Lect Learning Objectives Topics to be covered Reference
Nos.
1-2 Introduction to the course, Introduction, Elements of a Hydroelectric Chapter 2
To review the basic concepts Power Plant, Classification of Turbines, TB1
of fluid mechanics and Head and Efficiencies of a Turbine, Energy Section 2.1
machinery. To understand Conversion, Fundamental Equation of to 2.6 +
the classification of Hydraulic Machines Class notes
hydraulic turbines;
principles of analysis.
3-4 To understand the analytical Pelton Turbine, Francis Turbine, Axial Chapter 2
principles of various Flow Turbines, Kaplan Turbine, Governing TB1
hydraulic turbines. of Water Turbines, Characteristics of Section 2.7
Turbines, Selection of Turbines to 2.13 +
Class notes
5-8 To understand the Introduction; reciprocating pumps, Chapter 3
classification of pumps, Classification, Slip, Velocity and TB1
working principles of Acceleration of Water in Suction and

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Lect Learning Objectives Topics to be covered Reference

Nos.
various pumps, Analysis of Delivery Pipes, Indicator Diagram, Effect Section 3.1
reciprocating pumps. of Acceleration Head, Effect of Pipe and 3.2 +
Friction, Limitation on Maximum Speed of Class notes
Reciprocating Pump, Air Vessels, Effect of
Air Vessel, Work Saved with Air Vessel
9-11 To understand the analytical Classification, Fundamental Equation, Chapter 3
principles of centrifugal Curvature of Blades, Variation in Speed TB1
pumps and Diameter of a Centrifugal Pump, Section 3.3 +
Characteristics of a Centrifugal Pump Class notes
12-13 To understand classification; Introduction; classification; reciprocating Chapter 4 of
working & analytical compressors; Multi stage compression with TB1;
principles of various inter cooling Section 4.1
compressors. to 4.3 +
Class notes
14-16 To understand the analytical Velocity Triangles , Slip , Influence of Chapter 4 of
principles of centrifugal Impeller Blade Shape, Stagnation Values in TB1;
compressors Centrifugal Compressor, Pressure Section 4.4
Coefficient, Rothalpy, Surging and Stalling, +
Centrifugal Compressor Characteristics, Class notes
17-19 To understand the analytical Cascade Flow and Nomenclature, Velocity Chapter 4 of
principles of Axial flow Triangles, Work Done and Degree of TB1;
compressors and various Reaction, Effect of Axial velocity on Work, Section 4.5
other compressors Degree of Reaction, Small Stage or to 4.6 +
Polytropic Efficiency, Stage Loading Class notes
Coefficient , Surging, Stalling and Rotating
Stall, Axial Compressor Characteristics
20-21 To understand Introduction, Flow of Steam Through Chapter 5 of
thermodynamic and Nozzles , Critical Pressure Ratio And TB1;
analytical principles behind Maximum Discharge , Expansion of Steam Section 5.1
the flow of fluids through Considering Friction (Nozzle Efficiency), to 5.5 +
nozzles and blade passages. Supersaturated or Meta Stable Flow of Class notes
Steam in Nozzle;
22-23 To understand the Introduction, Classification of Steam Chapter 7 of
classification of steam Turbines, Impulse Turbine, Reaction TB1;
turbines and basic principles Turbine (Impulse Reaction Turbine), Stage Section 7.1
of analysis. Efficiency, Turbine Efficiency and Reheat to 7.7 +
Factor, Losses in Steam Turbines:, Class notes
Governing of Steam Turbines

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Lect Learning Objectives Topics to be covered Reference

Nos.
24-25 To understand classification; Introduction, Elementary Design of a Chapter 6 of
working & analytical turbine, Off Design Parameters, Three TB1;
principles of gas turbines. Dimensional Flows, Gas Turbine Blading; Section 6.1
numerical problems. to 6.5 +
Class notes
26 To understand Dimensional Dimensional Analysis, Dimensionless Chapter 1 of
analysis as applied to fluid Numbers, Similarity, Unit Quantities, TB1
machines. Specific Quantities, Dimensional Analysis Section 1.1
for Rotating Systems, Model Testing of to 1.9 +
Turbines and Pumps Class notes

8. Reading assignments:
Time to time reading assignments will be given to the students. These reading assignments
are part of the course and questions may appear in tests/examinations in these portions also.

9. Evaluation Scheme:
Component Duration Weightage Date & Time Remarks
Mid Sem 90 min 25% 5th March 2020 OB
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Lecture Tests, Team 10 min to 50 20% Lecture hour/announced Surprise/
based/Game based min announced
evaluation later
Lab Compre 2 hrs 10% Announced later CB
Lab Reports 5% During lab hours
Lab Group 10% During lab hours
Discussion/Viva
Compre 3 hours 30% 11th May 2020 CB
8 .00AM-11.00AM

10. Chamber Consultation hours: To be announced in the class.

11. Notices: All the notices related to this course will be put up put up on Nalanda only.

12. Make up Policy: Make up will be given to only to genuine cases. The request application should
reach the Instructor – in – charge before commencement of scheduled test.

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13. Laboratory Experiments: Following is the final list of experiments.

Cycle 1:
1. Characteristics of Centrifugal Pump.
2. A) Valve timing diagram on Petrol Engine, B) Valve timing diagram on Diesel Engine.
3. Coordinating fuel Research Engine.
4. Characteristics of Francis Turbine.
5. Verification of Fans laws.
Cycle 2:
1. Characteristics of Pelton Turbine.
2. Characteristics of Kaplan Turbine.
3. Petrol Engine with eddy current dynamometer (Morse test).
4. Performance test on Air Compressor
5. Dismantling & Assembling of Water Pump.
Instructor – in Charge/ME F341

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