Course Name: Fluid Mechanics

Detailed Syllabus:

Unit operations and unit processes, unit systems, dimension analysis, basic concepts, nature of fluids, hydrostatic equilibrium, applications of fluid statics. Fluid flow phenomena-Laminar flow, Shear rate, Shear stress, Rheological properties of fluids, Turbulence, Boundary layers.

Basic equation of fluid flow -Mass balance in a flowing fluid; continuity, differential momentum balance; equations of motion, Macroscopic momentum balances, Mechanical energy equations Incompressible Flow in pipes and channels- shear stress and skin friction in pipes, laminar flow in pipes and channels, turbulent flow in pipes and channels, friction from changes in velocity or direction.

Flow of compressible fluids- Definitions and basic equations, Processes of compressible flow, Isentropic flow through nozzles, adiabatic frictional flow, and isothermal frictional flow. Flow past immersed bodies, Drag and Drag coefficient, flow through beds of solids, motion of particles through fluids. Fluidization, Conditions for fluidization, Minimum fluidization velocity, Types of fluidization, Expansion of fluidized bed, Applications of fluidization. Continuous fluidization; slurry and pneumatic transport.

Transportation and Metering of fluids- Pipes, fittings and valves, pumps: positive displacement pumps, and centrifugal pumps. Fans, blowers, and compressors, Measurement of flowing fluids-full bore meters, insertion meters.

Text Books:

1.  Introduction to Fluid Mechanics by Fox and Mc Donald - 8^th Edition.

References:

1.      Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering by W.L.McCabe, J.C.Smith & Peter Harriot, McGraw- Hill, 6th Edition, 2001.

2.      Transport processes and unit operations by Christie J. Geankoplis, PHI.