BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, Pilani

Pilani Campus
Instruction Division

SECOND SEMESTER 2022 – 2023

Course Handout part II

Date: 16/01/2023
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 SONI
Lab Instructors: Ramesh Kumar, Leo Daniel A, Vinay Sati, Ashish Khare

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: Manoj Kumar Soni; Prime Movers and Fluid Machines; Ane Books Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi;
2023.
TB2: Agarwall S K; Fluid Mechanics and Machinery; Tata McGrawhill publishing company
limited, New Delhi; 1997.
TB3: Kadambi V & Manohar Prasad; An Introduction to Energy Conversion Volume III; New
Age International (P) limited; 1977.
TB4: 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.

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3. Course Objectives:

Course Objectives

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

CO2 To understand model analysis of fluid machines.

CO3 To understand the theory and working principles of fluid machines.

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

CO5 To 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:

Learning Outcomes

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

LO2 To explain the working principles of fluid machines.

LO3 To analyze energy and momentum transfer between the fluid and rotor of fluid
machines.

LO4 To analyze positive displacement machines.

LO5 To evaluate the performance of various turbomachines under given conditions.

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5. Course plan:
Lect Learning Objectives Topics to be covered Ref.
Nos.
1-2 Introduction to the course, Introduction, Elements of a Hydroelectric TB1
To review the basic concepts Power Plant, Classification of Turbines, Head
of fluid mechanics and and Efficiencies of a Turbine, Energy
machinery. To understand Conversion, Fundamental Equation of
the classification of Hydraulic Machines
hydraulic turbines;
principles of analysis.
3-4 To understand the analytical Pelton Turbine, Francis Turbine, Axial Flow TB1
principles of various Turbines, Kaplan Turbine, Governing of Water
hydraulic turbines. Turbines, Characteristics of Turbines, Selection
of Turbines
5-8 To understand the Introduction, Reciprocating Pump, TB1
classification of pumps, Classification of Reciprocating Pumps, Slip,
working principles of Velocity and Acceleration of Water in Suction
various pumps, Analysis of and Delivery Pipes, Indicator Diagram,
reciprocating pumps. Limitation on Maximum Speed of
Reciprocating Pump, Air Vessels
9-11 To understand the analytical Introduction, Centrifugal Pump System, TB1
principles of centrifugal Classification of Centrifugal Pumps,
pumps Fundamental Equation of Centrifugal Pump,
Power and Efficiency, Minimum Starting Speed
of the Pump, Variation of Euler Head with
Curvature of Blades, Maximum Suction Height,
Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH),
Characteristics of a Centrifugal Pump
12-13 To understand classification, Introduction, Classification of Compressors, TB1
working & analytical Reciprocating Compressor, Volumetric
principles of various Efficiency, Multi-stage Compression with Inter-
compressors. cooling
14-16 To understand the analytical Introduction, Energy Conversion, Slip and Slip TB1
principles of centrifugal factor, Impeller Vane Shape and Velocity
compressors Triangles, Stagnation Values in Centrifugal

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Lect Learning Objectives Topics to be covered Ref.

Nos.
Compressor, Rothalpy, Pressure Coefficient,
Surging and Stalling, Centrifugal Compressor
Characteristics, Fans and Blowers
17-19 To understand the analytical Introduction, Axial Flow Compressor, Cascade TB1
principles of Axial flow Flow and Nomenclature, Stage Velocity
compressors and various Triangles and Work Input, Effect of Axial
other compressors Velocity on Work, Degree of Reaction, Small
Stage or Polytropic Efficiency, Stage Loading
Coefficient, Surging, Stalling, Axial
Compressor Characteristics, Fans and Blowers
20-21 To understand Introduction, Flow of Steam through nozzles, TB1
thermodynamic and Critical Pressure Ratio and Maximum
analytical principles behind Discharge, Expansion of Steam Considering
the flow of fluids through Friction (Nozzle Efficiency), Supersaturated or
nozzles and blade passages. Meta stable flow of steam in the nozzle
22-23 To understand the Introduction, Classification of Steam Turbines, TB1
classification of steam Impulse Turbine, Reaction Turbine (Impulse -
turbines and basic principles Reaction Turbine), Stage Efficiency, Turbine
of analysis. Efficiency and Reheat Factor, Losses in Steam
Turbines, Governing of Steam Turbines
24-25 To understand the Introduction, Elementary Design of a Turbine, TB1
classification, working & Off Design Parameters, Three Dimensional
analytical principles of gas Flows, Gas Turbine Blading
turbines.
26 To understand Dimensional Introduction, Units and Dimensions, TB1
analysis as applied to fluid Dimensional Homogeneity, Methods of
machines. Dimensional Analysis, Forces Acting in
Moving Fluid, Dimensionless Numbers, Model
testing, Similitude, Similarity laws, Unit
Quantities, Specific Quantities

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6. 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.

7. Evaluation Scheme:
Component Duration Weightage Marks Date & Time Remarks
Mid Sem 90 min 25% 50 15th March AN1 Open Book
Lecture tests /Game 10% 20 Surprise/ The lecture tests will be
based evaluation Announced later Surprise in nature, while game-
based evaluation, if conducted,
will be announced
Lab Compre 2 hrs 10% 20 Announced later
Lab Reports 10% 20 During lab hours
Lab Group 10% 20 During lab hours
Discussion/Viva
Compre 3 hours 35% 70 13th May FN Closed Book

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

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

10. Makeup Policy: Makeup will be given only to genuine cases. The request application for lab
makeup should reach the Instructor – in – charge in hard copy before the commencement of the
scheduled lab. The makeup for Mid Sem and Compre should be submitted through the AUGSD
portal only.

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

Cycle 1:
1. Characteristics of Francis Turbine.
2. Performance test on Air Compressor
3. Characteristics of Pelton Turbine.
4. Valve timing diagram on Petrol Engine and Diesel Engine.
5. Coordinating Fuel Research Engine.
Cycle 2:
1. Performance test of Reciprocating pump.
2. Performance test of Submersible Pump.
3. Characteristics of Centrifugal Pump.
4. Verification of Fans laws.
5. Petrol Engine with eddy current dynamometer (Morse test).
Instructor – in Charge
ME F341 Prime Movers and Fluid Machines
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