UNIT 1:
Fluid – definition, distinction between solid and fluid - Units and dimensions - Properties of fluids - density, specific weight, specific volume, specific gravity.
Energy equation, Eulers equation, application of energy equation.
Temperature, viscosity, compressibility, Vapour pressure, capillary and surface tension.
Continuity equation (one- and three-dimensional differential forms), Stream function, Velocity potential function
Problems on velocity and acceleration
Problems on velocity potential function
Problems on orificemeter,pitot tube.
UNIT 2:
Drag and lift coefficients, Problems
Boundary layer separation
Boundary layer flows, boundary layer thickness
Hydraulic and energy gradient
Flow through pipes in series and in parallel - power transmission
UNIT 3:
Need for dimensional analysis, statement
Methods of Dimensional analysis
Similitude, Types of similitude
Dimensionless parameters, Application of dimensionless parameters
UNIT 4:
Pumps: definition and classifications - Centrifugal pump: classifications
Specific speed, efficiency and performance curves
Reciprocating pump: classification, working principle
Rotary pumps: working principles of gear and vane pumps
Working principle, velocity triangles
