AU3302 Syllabus - Automotive Hydraulics And Machinery - 2021 Regulation Anna University

AU3302 Syllabus - Automotive Hydraulics And Machinery - 2021 Regulation Anna University

AU3302	AUTOMOTIVE HYDRAULICS AND MACHINERY	LTPC

3003

OBJECTIVES:

• The objective of this course is to prepare the students to learn the basics of fluid statics and dynamics, and solve numerical related to equations of fluid motion, fluid flow in pipes, dimensional analysis, model studies and hydraulic machinery.

UNIT I	BASIC CONCEPTS	9

Classification of fluids and their properties – Measurement of pressure and viscosity – Fluid statics and force on submerged bodies – Stability of floating bodies.

UNIT II	EQUATIONS OF FLUID FLOW	9

Kinematics – Motion of a fluid particle – Fluid deformation – Navier Stokes equation and Euler’s equation – Basic laws of fluid motion in integral form and differential form - Linear momentum equation.

UNIT III	INCOMPRESSIBLE INVISCID AND VISCOUS FLOWS	9

Bernoulli’s equations – Applications –– Flow measurement – Orifice plate – Venturi meter –Fully developed laminar flow between parallel plates – Laminar and turbulent flow through pipes – Velocity profiles – Energy considerations in pipe flow – Calculation of head loss Pipe flow problems – Hydraulic and energy grade lines

UNIT IV	DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS ANDMODELSTUDIES	9

Dimensional analysis – non-dimensional numbers - The Buckingham-Pi theorem – Significant dimensionless groups – Flow similarity and model studies

UNIT V	HYDRAULIC MACHINERY FOR VEHICLE APPLICATIONS	9

Impact of jets - Euler’s equation ‐ Classification of turbines – heads and efficiencies – velocity triangles. Turbochargers – selection of type, working principle ‐ Reciprocating pump, Rotary pumps –classification and working principle. Fuel pumps – selection of type and working principle.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to,

1. Apply the basic concepts of fluids statics and dynamics.
2. Summarize the concepts of flow governing equations.
3. Generate solutions to complex pipe flow problems.
4. Interpret the results of dimensional analysis.
5. Understand the applications of fluid machinery in automotives.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. R.K. Bansal, “A textbook of fluid mechanics and hydraulic machines”, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd, Revised Ninth Edition.

REFERENCES:

1. E. Rathakrishnan, “Fluid Mechanics: An Introduction”, Prentice Hall of India (II Ed.), 2007.
2. Robert L. Mott, Joseph A. Untener, "Applied Fluid Mechanics", Pearson Publications (2014), Seventh edition.