Course Code FLUID MECHANICS & HYDRAULIC MACHINES LAB L T P C

Maximum expected contact hours :24

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20ME3L3 Prerequisites: Knowledge of Pumps & Flows
PURPOSE:
INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE OBJECTIVES
1 To study the process of Pelton, Kaplan, and Francis turbines
2 To know the various process of pumps and its efficiencies
3 To study the calibration process of Venturimeter and Orifice Meter
4 To know the and evaluation process of various friction losses
5 To aware the various efficiencies calculated and working procedures for industrial scenario
COURSE OUTCOMES
1 Tuning flow discharge measuring devices used in pipes channels and tanks.
2 Compute flow equations to solve control volume analysis problems in fluid mechanics.
3 Determine the laminar and turbulent boundary layer fundamentals in fluid flow problems
4 Develop capability to apply conservation principles to hydraulic machines
5 Determine the flows of different types of pumps and its discharge.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. Calibration of Pressure Gauge

2. Verification of Bernoulli’s Theorem.
3. Calibration of Venturi meter.
4. Calibration of Orifice meter.
5. Determination of friction factor for a given pipe line.
6. Determination of loss of head due to sudden contraction in a pipe line.
7. Reynolds experiment.
8. Impact of jets on Vanes.
9. Performance Test on Pelton Wheel.
10. Performance Test on Kaplan Turbine.
11. Performance Test on Single Stage Centrifugal Pump.
12. Performance Test on Multi Stage Centrifugal Pump.
13. Performance Test on Reciprocating Pump.
14. Turbine flow meter.