PM8351 - FLUID MECHANICS (Syllabus) 2017-regulation Anna University

PM8351 - FLUID MECHANICS (Syllabus) 2017-regulation Anna University

PM8351	FLUID MECHANICS	LPTC

3204

OBJECTIVES:

• To impart to the student knowledge on fluid properties, fluid statics, dynamic characteristics for through pipes and porous medium.
• To impart flow measurement and fluid machineries.

UNIT I		15

Methods of analysis and description - fluid as a continuum – Velocity and stress field - Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids – Classification of fluid motion

UNIT II		15

Fluid statics – basic equation - equilibrium of fluid element – pressure variation in a static fluid - application to manometry – Differential analysis of fluid motion – continuity, equation of motions, Bernoulli equation and Navier- Stokes equation.

UNIT III		15

The principle of dimensional homogeneity – dimensional analysis, Rayleigh method and the Pi- theorem - non-dimensional action of the basic equations - similitude - relationship between dimensional analysis and similitude - use of dimensional analysis for scale up studies

UNIT IV		15

Reynolds number regimes, internal flow - flow through pipes – pressure drop under laminar and turbulent flow conditions – major and minor losses; Line sizing; External flows - boundary layer concepts, boundary layer thickness under laminar and turbulent flow conditions- Flow over a sphere – friction and pressure drag - flow through fixed and fluidized beds.

UNIT V		15

Flow measurement - Constant and variable head meters; Velocity measurement techniques; Types, characteristics and sizing of valves; Classification, performance characteristics and sizing of pumps, compressors and fans

TOTAL : 75 PERIODS

OUTCOMES: On completion of this course, the students would have knowledge on

• Fluid properties and their characteristics while static and during flow through ducts, pipes and porous medium.
• Several machineries used to transport the fluid and their performance.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Noel de Nevers, “Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers “, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill, (1991).
2. Munson, B. R., Young, D.F., Okiishi, T.H. “Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics”, 5th Edition“, John Wiley, 2006.
3. McCabe W.L, Smith, J C and Harriot. P “Unit operations in Chemical Engineering”, McGraw Hill, VII Edition, 2005

REFERENCES:

1. White, F.M., “Fluid Mechanics “, IV Edition, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1999.
2. James O Wilkes and Stacy G Bike, “Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers’ Prentice Hall PTR (International series in Chemical Engineering) (1999)