Course Code Course LTP

MEE1005 FLUID MECHANICS Type

Credit 4
Course Objectives: To develop ability to

 Understand the basics of fluid statics, kinematics and dynamics, used in the applications of
Aerodynamics, Hydraulics, Marine Engineering, Gas dynamics etc.
 Understand the importance of flow and pressure measurements and its applications in Industries
 Study the various losses in a flow system
 Recognize the basic design concepts of a pipe flow and a channel flow.
 Realize the significance of non-dimensional parameters.
 Carry out dimensional analysis and establish relationship between the dependent and independent
variables
 Understand boundary layer formation and concepts related to flow separation
 Understand flow past external bodies
Student Outcomes: The students will be able to

 Operate fluid flow equipment and related instrumentation.

 Choose the governing equations along with its boundary conditions for modeling a physical problem
 Design pipe flow equipment with minimum pressure losses
 Analyze the model and the prototype using different similarity laws
 Find the dependent and independent parameters for a model of fluid flow
 Understand the various methods available to prevent the boundary layer separation
SOs a,b,e,j
No. of hours SOs

Module
Module Content
No Lectures Tutorial
s

1 Fluid Statics: Definition of Fluid – Concept of Continuum – Fluid 6 3 a, e

Properties – Classification of Fluids – Pascal’s and Hydrostatic
Law, Pressure and its Measurement – Hydrostatic Forces on
Different Surfaces – Determination of Total Pressure and Centre
of Pressure – Buoyancy – Centre of Buoyancy – Metacentre –
Determination of Metacentric Height – Conditions of Equilibrium
for Submerged and Floating Bodies.
2 Fluid Kinematics: Description of Fluid Motion – Lagrangian and 6 3 a, e
Eulerian Methods – Types of Fluid Flow – Stream Function and
Velocity Potential – Rotation – Vorticity – Flow Lines.
Fluid Dynamics: System and Control Volume – Reynolds
Transport Theorem – Continuity Equation – Euler’s Equation –
Bernoulli’s Equation and its Practical Applications – Navier
 Stokes Equation – Impulse Momentum Equation – Moment of
Momentum Equation.
3 Flow Through Pipes: Major Loss – Hagen Poiseuille Equation 6 3 a, e
and Darcy Weisbach Equation – Shear Stress and Velocity
Distribution – Kinetic and Momentum Correction Factors –
Turbulent Flow – Determination of Friction Factor – Moody’s
Chart – Minor Losses – Hydraulic Gradient Line and Total Energy
Line – Design of Pipe Network.
Open Channel Flow: Classification – Most Economical Channel
Section – Specific Energy Curve – Critical Flow – Hydraulic
Jumps – Gradually Varying Flow Concepts – Measurement of
Discharge in Open Channels.
4 Dimensional Analysis: Dimensional Homogeneity – Methods of 4 3 a, e
Dimensional Analysis – Raleigh and Buckingham’s  -Theorem –
Non-Dimensional Parameters – Similitude – Model Laws –
Distorted Models.
5 Boundary Layers: Definition of Boundary Layer and Boundary 6 3 a, e
Layer Thickness – Displacement Thickness, Momentum
Thickness and Energy Thickness – Von Karman Momentum
Integral Equation – Flow Separation and Methods to Prevent
Them – Aerodynamic Forces – Drag and Lift.
6 Guest Lecture on Contemporary Topics 2 j
Total: 30 15
Mode of Teaching and Learning: Flipped Class Room, Digital/Computer based models to augment lecture
for practice/tutorial, 2 hours lectures by industry experts on contemporary topics
Mode of Evaluation and assessment:
Quizzes, Unannounced Open Book Examinations, Continuous Assessment tests, assignments and Term End
Examination.
Text Books:
1. Robert W. Fox, Alan T. McDonald, Philip J. Pirtchard John W. Mitchell (2015), Introduction to Fluid
Mechanics, 9th Edition, Wiley Publications.

Reference Books:
1. P.N.Modi and S.M.Seth (2011), Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics including Hydraulic Machines, 17th
Edition.
2. Yunus A. Çengel, John M. Cimbala (2013) Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals And Applications, McGraw-
Hill, 3rd Edition.
3. Dr.R.K.Bansal, (2012), A Textbook of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, 5th Edition, Laxmi
Publication.
4. Donald F. Elger, Barbara C. Williams, Clayton T. Crowe, John A. Roberson (2013) Engineering Fluid
Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons, 10th Edition.
5. V.L. Streeter, (2010), Fluid Mechanics, McGraw Hill Book Co.

S.No. List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative) SOs: b

1 Determination of Coefficient of Discharge for an Orifice
2 Determination of Coefficient of Discharge for a Mouthpiece
3 Determination of Coefficient of Discharge for a Triangular Notch
4 Determination of Coefficient of Discharge for a Rectangular Notch
5 Verification of Bernoulli’s Theorem for a flow in a nozzle
6 Determination of Coefficient of Discharge for a Venturimeter 30 hours

and Orificemeter
7 Determination of Major Loss for Flow through Pipes
8 Determination of Minor Losses for Flow through Pipes
9 Demonstration of hydraulic jump in an open channel flow
10 Determination of Specific Energy in a Rectangular Channel Flow
11 Measurement of Lift and Drag for a flow over a flat plate
12 Measurement of Lift and Drag for an Aerofoil
Recommendation by the Board of Studies on 14/7/2018
Approval by Academic council on 18/7/2018
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