Subject Syllabus
CE604 (A) - Fluid Mechanics-II
CIVIL · Semester 6
Course Modules
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Laminar and turbulent boundary layers and laminar sublayer, hydrodynamically smooth and rough boundariesVelocity distribution in turbulent flow, resistance of smooth and artificially roughened pipes, commercial pipes, aging of pipesPipe flow problems: Losses due to sudden expansion and contraction, losses in pipe fittings and valves, concepts of equivalent lengthHydraulic and energy gradient lines, siphon, pipes in series, pipes in parallel, branching of pipesPipe Network: Water Hammer (only quick closure case), transmission of power, Hardy Cross Method
Channel geometry and elements of channel section, velocity distribution, energy in open channel flow, specific energyTypes of flow, critical flow and its computations, uniform flow and its computationsChezy's and Manning's formulae, determination of normal depth and velocity, Normal and critical slopes, Economical sectionsSaint Venant equation
Turbines: Classifications, definitions, similarity laws, specific speed and unit quantitiesPelton turbine-their construction and settings, speed regulation, dimensions of various elements, Action of jet, torque, power and efficiency for ideal case, characteristic curvesReaction turbines: construction & settings, draft tube theory, runaway speed, simple theory of design and characteristic curves, cavitationCentrifugal pumps: Various types and their important components, manometric head, total head, net positive suction head, specific speed, shut off head, energy losses, cavitation, principle of working and characteristic curvesReciprocating pumps: Principle of working, Coefficient of discharge, slip, single acting and double acting pump, Manometric head, Acceleration head