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    This document outlines the course content for an engineering fluid mechanics course. The course covers 5 units: (1) introduction to fluid properties and fluid statics, (2) fluid kinematics, (3) fluid dynamics, (4) viscous flow, and (5) laminar boundary layer theory. Some key topics include pressure, buoyancy, the continuity equation, Bernoulli's theorem, dimensional analysis, laminar and turbulent flow, the Navier-Stokes equations, boundary layers, and drag and lift on submerged bodies. The course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of fluid mechanics principles and their engineering applications.

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    This document outlines the course content for an engineering fluid mechanics course. The course covers 5 units: (1) introduction to fluid properties and fluid statics, (2) fluid kinematics, (3) fluid dynamics, (4) viscous flow, and (5) laminar boundary layer theory. Some key topics include pressure, buoyancy, the continuity equation, Bernoulli's theorem, dimensional analysis, laminar and turbulent flow, the Navier-Stokes equations, boundary layers, and drag and lift on submerged bodies. The course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of fluid mechanics principles and their engineering applications.

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    Institute of Engineering & Technology, Dr.

    Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Khandari Campus, Agra

    ENGINEERING FLUID MECHANICS

    Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of engineering physics.

    Course Content:

    UNIT-I

    Introduction: Scope and importance of Fluid Mechanics, Physical properties of fluids


    ,viscosity-Newton’s law of viscosity, Newtonion and non-Newtonion fluids, Compressibility,
    Surface tension and Capillarity, vapours pressure), Rheological classification of fluids, Ideal
    fluid, Real Fluid.

    Fluid Statics: Pressure, Pascal’s Law, Hydrostatic Law, Pressure measurement devices –
    Piezometer, manometers, Mechanical gauges, Forces on plane and curved surfaces, Centre of
    pressure and pressure diagram, Buoyancy, Metacentre, Stability of Submerged and floating
    bodies, Fluid masses subjected to accelerations.

    UNIT-II

    Fluid Kinematics: Concept of control volume, Velocity and acceleration of fluid Particle,
    Lagrangian and Eulerian approach, Classification of fluid flow, Streamlines, Path lines and
    Streak lines, Equipotential lines, Stream Function and Velocity Potential, Flow Net, Continuity
    equation, Rotation, Vorticity and Circulation, Free and Forced vortex motion.

    UNIT-III

    Fluid Dynamics: Flow characteristics, the Reynolds Transport Theorem, application of


    continuity equation, energy equation and momentum equation. Forces acting on fluid in motion,
    Euler’s equation, Bernoulli's Theorem and applications – Pitot Tube, Venturimeter, Orificemeter,
    Orifices and Mouthpieces.

    Dimensional Analysis: Units and Dimensions, Dimensional analysis, Rayleigh’s method,


    Buckingham’s Π theorem, Non-dimensional numbers & their significance. Hydraulic Similitude
    and Model Studies: Model and prototype; Similitude; Geometric, Kinematic and Dynamic
    similarity; Model Laws; Un-distorted model studies.

    UNIT-IV

    Viscous Flow: Laminar flow: Reynold's Experiment, Navier’s Stokes’ Equation, Coutte& Hagen
    Poisulle's Equation for viscous flow between parallel plates and circular pipes, Power absorbed
    in in viscous flow, Stokes law; Darcy’s Law; Transition from laminar to turbulent flow.
    Introduction to Turbulant flow: Velocity distribution and Shear stresses in turbulent flow, Prandtl
    mixing length theory, Introduction to Moody's Chart.
    Institute of Engineering & Technology, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Khandari Campus, Agra

    Losses in pipes: Darcy - Wiesbach Equation, factors affecting friction, Minor Losses in pipes,
    Concept of HGL & TEL. Concept of equivalent length of pipe for different pipe fittings,
    Equivalent diameter of pipes, Hydraulic Power, transmission by pipe, Pipes in parallel, Series,
    Syphon, two reservoir problems, Water hammer in pipes, Surge tanks - function, location and
    uses, Pipe network.

    Unit-V

    Laminar Boundary layer theory: Concept, Boundary layer along thin plate- Characteristics,
    Laminar, Turbulent Boundary Layer, laminar sub layer, Various Thicknesses- Nominal,
    displacement, Momentum, Energy, Hydraulically smooth and Rough boundaries, Separation of
    Boundary layer, control of Separation.

    Forces on submerged bodies: Introduction to Drag and Lift on submerged bodies (like Flat
    plates, Sphere, Cylinder, aerofoil), stokes law, Drag and Lift coefficients. Introduction to
    Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

    Text Book:

    1.Intro To Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Machines, Som and Biswas, Tata McGraw Hill Pvt Ltd.

    2.Fluid Mechanics and hydraulics machines, Sukumar pati, Tata McGraw Hill Pvt Ltd.

    3.A Textbook of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, R.K. Bansal,Laxmi Publications

    Reference Book:

    1.Fluid Mechanics, White,Tata McGraw Hill

    2.Fluid Mechanics, Cengel&Cimbala, Tata McGraw-Hill

    3.Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Fox and Pritchard, Seventh Edition. Wiley India,

    4.Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines: Problems and Solutions,K.Subramanya, McGraw


    Hill Education

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