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Fluid Mechanics & Machineries

Course No: ME 3220

Credit: 0.75

Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder Pranto Karua

Professor Lecturer
Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology Khulna University of Engineering & Technology
Course Outline
 Verification of Bernoulli’s Theorem with the help of a Bernoulli’s Apparatus.
 Measurement of Center of Pressure on a Partially Submerged Plane Surface.
 Measurement of Absolute Viscosity of Fluid by a Say-bolt Viscometer.
 Performance Test of a Radial Blower.
 Performance Test of a Centrifugal Pump Connecting in Series and in Parallel.
Group Distribution
Group A Group B
Group Name Roll No. Group Name Roll No.
A1 1719001-06 B1 1719031-36
A2 1719007-12 B2 1719037-42
A3 1719013-18 B3 1719043-48
A4 1719019-24 B4 1719049-54
A5 1719025-30 B5 1719055-60
Experiment No: 1
Experiment Title:
Verification of Bernoulli’s Theorem with the help of a Bernoulli’s Apparatus.
Objectives:
 To determine pressure head at different sections.
 To calculate the velocity of flow at different sections using the continuity
equation, (Q=AV) .
 To determine elevation head at different sections.
 To verify Bernoulli’s theorem.
Experiment No: 2
Experiment Title:
Measurement of Center of Pressure on a Partially Submerged Plane Surface.

Objectives:
 To locate the center of pressure from the pivot point.
 To determine the resultant hydrostatic pressure and force.
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 To plot the vs. y curve and compare the slope of the graph with the
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𝑏 𝜌𝑏(𝑎+𝑑)
theoretical value, − and the intercept should be .
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Experiment No: 3
Experiment Title:
Measurement of Absolute Viscosity of Fluid by a Say-bolt Viscometer.

Objectives:
 To determine the absolute viscosity of fluid at different temperature using a Say-
bolt viscometer.
 To plot absolute viscosity vs. temperature curve.
Experiment No: 4
Experiment Title:
Performance Test of a Radial Blower.

Objectives:
 To draw the inlet pressure, outlet pressure and total pressure vs. rpm curve.
 To draw the inlet pressure, outlet pressure vs. degree of damping curves.
 To draw the flow rate through the blower (at the degree of damping 0).
Experiment No: 5
Experiment Title:
Performance Test of a Centrifugal Pump Connecting in Series and in Parallel.

Objectives:
 To determine the flow rate (Q) for a single pump, two pumps in series connection
and two pumps in parallel connection.
 To measure the total head (H) developed by a single pump, two pumps in series
connection and two pumps in parallel connection.
 To draw the curves for Q vs. H for a single pump, two pumps in series connection
and two pumps in parallel connection.
Evaluation
Criteria Marks
Attendance 10
Report + Lab Viva 50
Quiz Test 20
Central Viva 20
Total 100
Report Contents
 Experiment Name (Includes the name of the experiment)
 Introduction (Brief explanation of the terminology used in the experiment)
 Objectives (With what goals should we do this test)
 Apparatus (Machineries or instruments required to perform this experiment)
 Theoretical Background (The literature associated with this particular experiment)
 Methodology (Sequence of operation how the assembly works)
 Application (How the experiment can be implemented in practical field)
 Experimental Data (Includes data table and calculation part of the experiment)
 Results and Error Analysis (Graphical representation of the obtained parameters)
 Discussion (Short description of the outcome or shortcomings from the experiment)
 References (Mention the sources from where the information has been collected)
Reference Books
[1] R.K. Bansal, A Textbook of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Machines.
[2] P N. Modi, S. M. Seth, Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics.

Instructions
 Each of the group has to prepare individual report, i.e. a total of 10 reports will be
generated.
 Report must be prepared in a .doc/.docx format.
 Report contents must include Experimental Data, Results and Discussion section
in a blank format (which will be filled up after the physical demonstration)

Don’t use any reference in Objectives, Experimental Data, Results and Discussion.
These are the points you have to write yourself.
THANK YOU!

Any Query
 prantokarua@me.kuet.ac.bd