Mechanical Engineering Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines1.
Mechanical Engineering Properties of Fluids- Introduction to fluid mechanics
- Physical properties of fluids: density, specific weight, specific volume, specific gravity, viscosity, and surface tension
- Ideal and real fluids
- Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids
2.
Mechanical Engineering Pressure and Its Measurements- Definition of pressure
- Units of pressure and pressure measurement devices
- Manometers: U-tube manometer, inclined manometer, and differential manometer
- Pressure transducers and pressure gauges
3.
Mechanical Engineering Hydrostatic Forces on Surfaces- Hydrostatic pressure and its variation with depth
- Forces on submerged plane surfaces: vertical, inclined, and curved surfaces
- Buoyant force and Archimedes' principle
- Stability of submerged and floating bodies
4.
Mechanical Engineering Buoyancy and Floatation- Buoyancy and stability of floating bodies
- Metacentric height and its significance
- Determination of the position of the metacentre
- Stability conditions for floating bodies
5.
Mechanical Engineering Kinematics of Fluid Flow- Fluid flow and flow characteristics
- Streamlines, streaklines, and pathlines
- Velocity and acceleration fields
- Flow visualization techniques
6.
Mechanical Engineering Dynamics of Fluid Flow- Euler's equation of motion
- Bernoulli's equation and its applications
- Venturi meter and Orifice meter
- Pitot tube and Pitot-static tube
7.
Mechanical Engineering Viscous Flow- Viscosity and types of viscous flows
- Laminar flow and boundary layer concept
- Hagen-Poiseuille equation for flow through circular pipes
- Darcy's law for flow through porous media
8.
Mechanical Engineering Turbulent Flow- Characteristics of turbulent flow
- Reynolds number and its significance
- Transition from laminar to turbulent flow
- Turbulent flow in pipes and boundary layers
9.
Mechanical Engineering Flow Through Pipes- Pipe flow: laminar and turbulent flow regimes
- Darcy-Weisbach equation and friction factor
- Minor losses in pipe flow: entrance, exit, bends, and fittings
- Pipe networks and pump selection
10.
Mechanical Engineering Dimensional and Model Analysis- Dimensional analysis and Buckingham π theorem
- Dimensionless numbers in fluid mechanics
- Similitude and model analysis
- Applications of dimensional and model analysis in fluid mechanics problems
11.
Mechanical Engineering Boundary Layer Flow- Boundary layer concept and types of boundary layers
- Boundary layer thickness and displacement thickness
- Boundary layer separation and its control
- Drag and lift forces on bodies
12.
Mechanical Engineering Hydraulic Machines/Turbomachinery- Classification and working principles of hydraulic machines
- Centrifugal pumps and their characteristics
- Axial flow pumps and their characteristics
- Hydraulic turbines: Pelton wheel, Francis turbine, and Kaplan turbine
13.
Mechanical Engineering Basics of Compressible Fluid Flow- Compressible flow regime and its characteristics
- Isentropic flow through nozzles and diffusers
- Choking phenomenon and critical flow
- Mach number and Mach cone in compressible flow
14.
Mechanical Engineering Previous year GATE Questions of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic- Practice and solve previous year GATE questions related to fluid mechanics and hydraulic machines to enhance understanding and preparation for exams.
Note: This syllabus is a comprehensive outline of topics typically covered in a Mechanical Engineering course on Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines. It provides a foundation for understanding the principles and applications of fluid mechanics in various engineering fields.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Mechanical Engineering