PM6401 - FLUID MECHANICS (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University
PM6401 - FLUID MECHANICS (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University
PM6401 |
FLUID MECHANICS |
LPTC |
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3003
OBJECTIVE:
To impart to the student knowledge on fluid properties, fluid statics, dynamic characteristics for through pipes and porous medium, flow measurement and fluid machineries
UNIT I |
PROPERTIES OF FLUIDS AND CONCEPT OF PRESSURE |
9 |
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Introduction – Physical properties of fluids – Types of fluids – Fluid statics and its applications - Pressure – Density – Height relationships – Pressure measurement – Units and dimensions – Dimensional analysis – Dimensionless numbers.
UNIT II |
MOMEMTUM BALANCE AND ITS APPLICATIONS |
9 |
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Kinematics of fluid flow – Stream line – Stream tube – Velocity potential – Newtonian and non- newtonian fluids – Time dependent fluids – Reynolds number experiment and significance – Continuity Equation – Momentum balance – Potential flow – Bernoulli's equation – Correction for fluid friction – Correction for pump work.
UNIT III |
FLOW OF INCOMPRESSIBLE FLUIDS THROUGH DUCTS |
9 |
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Flow of incompressible fluids in pipes – Laminar and turbulent flow through closed conduits – Velocity profile and friction factor for smooth and rough pipes – Heat loss due to friction in pipes and Fittings – Introduction to compressible flow – Isentropic flow through convergent and divergent nozzles and sonic velocity.
UNIT IV |
FLOW OF FLUIDS THROUGH SOLIDS |
9 |
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Form drag – Skin drag – Drag co-efficient – Flow around solids and packed beds – Friction factor for packed beds – Ergun's Equation – Motion of particles through fluids – Motion under gravitational and centrifugal fields – Terminal settling velocity – Fluidization – Mechanism – Types – General properties – Applications.
UNIT V |
TRANSPORTATION AND METERING |
9 |
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Measurement of fluid flow – Orifice meter – Venturi meter – Pitot tube – Rotameter– Weirs and notches – Hot wire anemometers – Transportation of fluids – Positive displacement pumps – Rotary and Reciprocating pumps – Centrifugal pumps –Performance and characteristics – Air lift and diaphragm pumps.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
To develop a student’s skills in analyzing fluid flows through the proper use of modeling and the application of the basic fluid-flow principles.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. McCabe, W.L., Smith, J.C. and Harriott, P., "Unit operations of Chemical Engineering", Seventh Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2004.
2. Coulson, J.M., and Richardson, J.F., "Coulson and Richardson’s Chemical Engineering", Vol. I, 3rd Edition, Butterworth Heinemann Publishers, 2004.
2. Coulson, J.M., and Richardson, J.F., "Coulson and Richardson’s Chemical Engineering", Vol. I, 3rd Edition, Butterworth Heinemann Publishers, 2004.
REFERENCES:
1. Bansal, R.K., “Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic machines”, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., 1995.
2. Nevers, N.D., "Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers", McGraw-Hill, 1991.
3. De Nevers, L., “Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers”, McGraw-Hill, 1994.
2. Nevers, N.D., "Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers", McGraw-Hill, 1991.
3. De Nevers, L., “Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers”, McGraw-Hill, 1994.
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