CE-330: Fluid Mechanics – II

Course Information:

Credit Hours : 03 (Contact Hours: 03)

Level : 5th Semester (3rd Year)
Medium of Instruction : English
Pre-requisite : None
Equivalent Course : Not Applicable
CEP/OEL : Complex Engineering Problem
Course Aims:
 To enable students to learn advanced principles of fluid mechanics for broader application in
civil engineering projects.

CLOs and Mapping with PLOs

Taxonomy PLO
CLO Description PLO
Level Weightage
Describe and explain advanced principles of fluid
CLO1 PLO 1 C2 100
mechanics
Apply principles and concepts of Advance fluid
CLO2 PLO 2 C3 50
mechanics in Solving various problems
Analyze flow problems related to pipe flow, pumps
CLO3 PLO 2 C4 50
and turbines.

Course Contents
Hydrodynamics Review: Ideal and real fluid, Differential equation of continuity, Rotational and
irrational flow, Stream function and velocity potential function, Brief description of flow fields,
Orthogonality of stream lines and equipotential lines, Flow net and its limitations, Different
methods of drawing flow net, Steady Flow through Pipes: Laminar and turbulent flow in circular
pipes, semi empirical theories of turbulence, General equation for friction, Velocity profile in
circular pipes, pipe roughness, Nukuradse’s experiments, Darcy-Weisbach Equation for flow in
pipes, Major and Minor Losses in pipe lines, Implicit and Explicit Equations for Pipe Friction
Factor, Moody’s diagrams, Pipe flow problems, Pipes in series and parallel, Branching pipes
and networks, Introduction to computer aided analysis of pipe networks, Flow around immersed
bodies: Lift and drag force, Boundary layer along smooth flat plate, Thickness of boundary layer,
shear stresses and velocity distributions, Types of boundary layers (laminar, turbulent and
laminar and turbulent), Friction drag coefficient, Unsteady Flow through Pipes: Flow through
pipes, Orifices and over Weirs under varying heads, Unsteady flow through pipe lines, Water
hammer, Instantaneous and slow closure of valves. Use of Surge tank in pipes, Impact of Jets:
Impulse momentum principle, Force of jet on stationary flat and curved plates, Force of jet on
moving flat and curved plates, Forces of plumbing fittings, Water Turbines: Types, impulse and
reaction turbines, Momentum equation applied to turbines, Specific speed, Turbine
characteristic curves, Centrifugal & Reciprocating Pumps: Types, Classifications, Construction
features, operation and efficiencies, Maximum suction lift, Specific speed and characteristic
curves, Cavitation, and operation.
Recommended Books and References
1. Daugherty, R. L., J. B. Franzini and Fenimore, Fluid Mechanics with Engineering
Application, McGraw-Hill New York (Latest Edition)
2. Monson Young, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, (Latest Edition)
3. Douglus, Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill Inc.
4. Jack P. Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill Inc.
5. Merle Potter, Mechanics of Fluid, CL- Engineering (2011)

Online Resources
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 CE-330L: Fluid Mechanics – II Lab
Course Information:

Credit Hours : 01 (Contact Hours: 03)

Level : 5th Semester (3rd Year)
Medium of Instruction : English
Pre-requisite : None
Equivalent Course : Not Applicable
CEP/OEL : None
Course Aims:
 To enable students to apply the principles of fluid mechanics for broader application in civil
engineering projects.

CLOs and Mapping with PLOs

Taxonomy PLO
CLO Description PLO
Level Weightage
Explain basic concepts related to fluid mechanics
CLO1 comparing the measurement of discharge in PLO 4 C2 100
different hydraulics structures
Perform experiments based on estimation of
parameters related to fluid mechanics, using
CLO2 PLO 9 P3 100
laboratory apparatus, using interpersonal skills as
an individual and as a team member
Adopt various laboratory experiments in the field of
CLO3 fluid mechanics, considering all possible safety PLO 8 A3 100
measures

Course Contents
1. To determine impact of jet using jet impact apparatus.
2. To determine the head loss and velocity relationship for flow through smooth and rough
pipes.
3. To study the variation of friction factor (f) for turbulent flow in smooth and rough commercial
pipes.
4. To determine minor head loss coefficient for different pipefittings.
5. To investigate the effect of Reynolds number on head loss along length of the pipe and at
fittings.
6. To measure friction loss directly in a small-bore test pipe using Pipe friction apparatus.
7. To demonstrate the critical Reynolds number and verify Poiseuille’s equation for laminar
flow.
8. To perform experiment on centrifugal pump and plot its characteristics curves.
9. Determination of characteristics curve for centrifugal pumps in series
10. Determination of characteristics curve for centrifugal pumps in parallel
11. To demonstrate Pelton wheel turbine and calculate its efficiency.
12. To demonstrate Francis’s turbine and calculate its efficiency.

Recommended Books and References

1. Daugherty, R. L., J. B. Franzini and Fenimore, Fluid Mechanics with Engineering
Application, McGraw-Hill New York (Latest Edition)
2. Monson Young, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, (Latest Edition)
3. Douglus, Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill Inc.
4. Jack P. Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill Inc.
5. Merle Potter, Mechanics of Fluid, CL- Engineering (2011)

Online Resources
Watch online resources for fluid mechanics examples