Syllabus

Module 1: [7 hours]
Fluid Kinematics: Velocity field, Acceleration of a fluid element, Rotation of fluid element, Stream lines and stream function, Irrotational flow, Reynolds transport theorem.
Module 2: [8 hours]
Fluid Dynamics: Euler’s equation, Integration of Euler’s equation to get Bernoulli’s equation. Application of Bernouliis equation, Conservation of mass and momentum: continuity and momentum equation,
Module 3: [8 hours]
One-dimensional Viscous Flow: Couette flow, Flow through a pipe and channel, Laminar and turbulent regimes, Navier-Stokes equations, Exact solutions for simple cases,
Module 4: [8 hours]
Boundary Layer: Boundary Layer Theory for low and high Viscosity, Boundary Layer thickness, Prandtl’s Equation, Momentum Integral Equation, Pressure Distribution in boundary layer, Flow over a flat plate, Flow through conduits, Momentum integral equation.
Module 5: [5 hours]
Dimension analysis and similarities: Buckingham pi theorem, types of similarities, forces influencing hydraulic phenomenon, significance of dimensionless numbers, distorted model, and model proto type similarity law.

To provide students with a sound foundation in the mathematical, scientific and engineering fundamentals necessary to formulate, solve and analyze engineering problems in Fluid Mechanics.

Ability to apply mass, momentum and energy conservation principles for fluid flow

Ability to understand and apply the knowledge regarding the boundary layer theory to the real life hydraulic structures

Understanding the application of fluid mechanics principles for practical problems

CO1: To have the basic understanding on fluid mechanics and Fluid Kinematics:.
CO2: To know the continuity and momentum equation in fluid dynamics.
CO3: Relates the basic theory of laminar and turbulent flow with application of fluid mechanics.
CO4: To Calculate and determine the effect of boundary layer on solid body.
CO5: Understand the basic concepts of Dimension analysis and similarities in fluid mechanics.

F. M. White, Fluid Mechanics,, McGraw-Hill

K. Subramanya, Theory and application of Fluid Mechanics, Tata Mc Graw hill, New Delhi

V.L. Streeter, Fluid Mechanics,, McGraw-Hill Book, New York.

J.F. Douglas, J.M. Gasiorek, J.A. Swaffield, Fluid Mechanics, Person Education