SRI RAMAKRISHNA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
COIMBATORE-10
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi – Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Course Title
: Fluid Mechanics and Machinery
Department
: Mechanical Engineering
Academic Year
: 2014 - 2015
Course Instructor : Augustine Babu K (Asst.Prof)
Prerequisite Courses: Physics & Mathematics
B.No
Authors Name
Degree
Semester
Course Code
Number of Credits
Regulation
Book Name
T1
Modi P.N & Seth S.M
R1
R2
Streeter V.L & Wylie E.B
Kumar K.L
Robert Fox, Alan
T.McDonald, Philip
Graebel W.P
Engineering Fluid mechanics
R4
Year of
Publishing
Publisher
Text Books
Hydraulics and Fluid
Mechanics
Reference Books
Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Fluid Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics and
Machinery
R3
: B.E
: III
: CE 6451
: 3
: R-2013
Standard Book House
2004
McGraw Hill Publishing Co
Eurasia Publishing House
2010
2004
Wiley; 7 edition
2011
Taylor & Francis, Indian
Reprint
2011
e-Learning Resources:
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105101082/
http://www.srit-mech.weebly.com
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/Webcourse-contents/IIT-Guwahati/fluid_mechanics/index.htm
http://bookboon.com/en/engineering-fluid-mechanics-ebook
Objectives:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
The applications of the conservation laws to flow through pipes and hydraulic
machines are studied.
To understand the importance of dimensional analysis.
To understand the importance of various types of flow in pumps and turbines.
S.No
Book No
Page No
T1
2-13
2
Unit I - Fluid Properties and Flow Characteristics
Units and dimensions - Properties of fluid, Mass density, specific
2
weight, Specific volume, specific gravity, viscosity, Compressibility
Surface tension and capillarity, vapor pressure
1
T1
14-16
3
Flow characteristics – Concept of control volume – continuity equation
2
T1
221-231
4
Energy equation – Problems
2
T1
277-296
5
Momentum equation
1
T1
325-330
1
Topics to be covered
Hours
Unit 1 total Hours
8
Unit II - Flow through circular conduits
6
Hydraulic and energy gradient
1
R1
462-465
7
Laminar flow through circular conduits & circular annuli
1
R2
322-329
8
Boundary layer concepts – boundary layer thickness – Darcy equation
2
R2
381-384
9
Moody diagram – minor losses – Commercial pipes
2
R2
384-388
10
Flow through pipes in series and parallel
2
T1
459-467
Unit 2 total Hours
8
Unit III – Dimensional Analysis
11
Need for dimensional analysis – Methods of dimensional analysis
3
T1
750-764
12
Similitude – types of similitude – Dimensional parameters
3
T1
769-773
13
Application of dimensionless parameters – Model analysis
3
T1
774-778
Unit 3 total Hours
9
Unit IV – Pumps
14
Theory of machines – various efficiencies – velocity components
2
R2
513-518
15
Velocity triangles & velocity distribution
2
R2
519-522
16
Centrifugal pumps – working principles – work done by the impeller
3
T1
1059-1099
17
Reciprocating pump – working principles – rotary classification
3
T1
1016-1040
Unit 4 total Hours
10
Unit V – Turbines
18
Classification of turbines – heads and efficiencies – velocity triangles
2
R2
496-506
19
Axial, radial, pelton wheel, Francis turbine and Kaplan turbines
4
T1
921-945
20
Draft tube – Specific speed
1
T1
930,980
21
Performance curves for turbines
2
T1
976-1013
22
Governing of turbines
1
T1
940-943
Unit 5 total Hours
10
Total Hours
45
Total Hours required : 45 Lecture Periods + 6 Test Periods+ 2 Periods (Beyond the Syllabus)= 53 Periods
Additional Contents over and above the curriculum:


Flow visualization Techniques /
Flvial hydraulics / Sediments Transport properties
Assignments:
 Unit I: Energy equation, Continuity equation/surface tension problems
 Unit II: Darcy Weisbach equation/moody diagram problems
 Unit III: Dimensional analysis/Model analysis problems
 Unit IV: Velocity triangle diagram problems – pumps
 Unit V: Pelton wheel, Francis turbine/Kaplan turbines problems
Course Assessment Plan:
1. Internal Assessment (20)
(i) Internal Assessment Test 1 will be conducted for 50 Marks. (5×2=10 & 2×20=40)
(ii) Internal Assessment Test 2 will be conducted for 50 Marks. (5×2=10 & 2×20=40)
(iii) Internal Assessment Test 3 will be conducted for 50 Marks. (5×2=10 & 2×20=40)
 Tests as per the schedule given by the university
 All the three internal assessment test is considered for assessment out of 20
2. External Assessment (80)
University will conduct end semester examination for 100 marks (10×2=20 & 5×16=80) Performance will be
considered for assessment out of 80.
Course Outcome:
At the End of the Course , a student will be able to
 Apply mathematical knowledge to predict the properties and characteristics of a fluid.
 Apply the application of control volume to continuity, energy, momentum and moment of momentum
equation.
 Describe and determine the fundamental concepts of Buckingham’s theorem
 Critically analyze the performance of pumps and turbines.
PEO’s mapping:
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) :
This Course is conducted to achieve the following Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs):
PEO 1: Be able to apply the principles of Mechanical engineering to solve real time problems and succeed in
their career.
PEO 2: Be able to contribute and communicate effectively in multidisciplinary projects and perform services
related to mechanical engineering to meet the customer requirements in both quality and quantity.
PEO 3: Be able to update the modern trends in engineering and technology through continuous learning and
be the leaders in their profession.
Program Outcomes (POs)
 PO1: An ability to solve basic Engineering problems by applying mathematics, science, and
engineering fundamentals.

PO2: An ability to conduct Investigations using design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of
data to arrive at valid conclusions.

PO3: An ability to design a mechanical engineering component and processes within economic,
environmental, ethical and manufacturability constraints.

PO4: Ability to identify, formulate, analyze and solve Mechanical Engineering Problems.

PO5: An ability to communicate effectively through written reports or oral presentations.

PO6: An ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental, professional and societal context.

PO7: An ability to recognize the need and to engage in independent and life-long learning.

PO8: An ability to have knowledge of contemporary issues

PO9: An ability to use the appropriate techniques and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.

PO10: An ability to apply the principles of management to manage projects Multidisciplinary
environment.
Mapping of CO’s & PO’s:
PO 1
CO 1
2
CO 2
2
CO 3
2
CO 4
PO 2
PO 3
PO 4
PO 5
PO 6
PO 7
PO 8
PO 9
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Course Instructor
1
Moderate correlation
2
Strong Correlation
Head of the Department
(Mechanical Engineering)
PO 10
Principal