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Plant Design & Chemical Engineering

Department of IAC, Lean Institute of Technology
Course: PGDIAC-1909
Instructor: Jamal Safdar
https://www.lit.leanautomation.com/Courses/PGDIAC

14/01/2020© Lean Institute of Technology BAT-01 PGDIAC-1909

FLUID MECHANICS
It is the study of fluids behavior.
Fluid Statics
• Pressure Concept
• Hydrostatic Equilibrium
• Hydrostatic Equilibrium in centrifugal Field
• Manometers
• Gravity Decanter
• Centrifugal Decanter
Important Fluid Flow Equations
Most useful applications of fluid mechanics are
• Mass balance (continuity equations)
• Linear and angular momentum balance equations
• The mechanical energy balance
Mass Balance
Momentum Balance
Bernoulli Equation
Transportation
• Pipe and Tubing
• Joint and Fittings
• Allowances foe expansion
• Prevention of leakage
Valves
• Gate and globe valves
• Plug and ball Valves
• Check Valve
Pumps
• Positive Displacement Pumps
1. Reciprocating Pumps
2. Rotary Pumps

• Centrifugal Pumps
Fans, Blowers and Compressors