BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE-PILANI - HYDERABAD CAMPUS

ACADEMIC - UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES DIVISION, SECOND SEMESTER 2024 - 2025

(COURSE HANDOUT PART II)
Date: 07/01/2025
In addition to part-I (general handout for all courses in the time-table), this handout provides the specific
details regarding the course.
Course No.: ME F341
Course Title: PRIME MOVERS AND FLUID MACHINES
Instructor-in-charge: Nandanavanam Jalaiah
Instructor(s): Nandanavanam Jalaiah, Morapakala Srinivas, Kolanu Sai Sandeep, Meduri
Sitaram, Sibin V Mathew, Lingampally Swetha, G Prashanth Kumar Reddy, Karthy
A, Kaleru Sai Kiran, Joshua Kumar Saladi, Raviteja Nimmala
1. Course Description: Theoretical analysis of energy and momentum transfer between fluid and rotor;
principles of axial, mixed and radial flow compressors, turbines and pumps; design considerations;
cascade aerodynamics and performance limitations; applications to power plant systems; model
similitude for turbo-machines; Introduction to fluid power system, laboratory exercises in testing
reciprocating machines, rotary machines and fluid power system.
2. Scope and Objective: This course is intended to familiarize the students with theoretical analysis of
energy and momentum transfer between the fluid and rotor. The working principles, design
considerations, performance and application aspects of turbo machines will be dealt with.
Classification, descriptive details and performance of rotary machines and reciprocating machines will
be discussed.
3. Text Book:
1. B.K. Venkanna, Fundamentals of Turbomachinery, PHI Learning Private Limited, New Delhi, 2009.
2. Jagdish Lal, Hydraulic Machines, Metropolitan Book Company Private limited, New Delhi, 1975.
Reference Books:
1. V. Kadambi and M. Prasad, An Introduction to Energy Conversion, New Age International Private
Limited, Vol III Turbomachinery, 2nd Edition, 2011.
2. S. K. Agarwal, Fluid Mechanics and Machinery, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Limited,
New Delhi, 1999.
4. Course Plan:
Reference
Lecture
Learning Objectives Topics to be covered Chapter in
Nos.
TB/RB
1 To review the basic concepts of Fluid mechanics principles; components of
TB1: Ch 2,
fluid mechanics and machinery. turbo machines; classification; energy exchange
RB1: Ch 1
in turbo machines.
2-3 To understand dimensional Methods of dimensional analysis; Buckingham TB1: Ch 1
analysis as applied to fluid  Theorem; dimension less numbers; principles
machines. of similarity; model testing of pumps and
turbines.
4-5 To understand the classification Introduction; elements of hydroelectric power
of hydraulic turbines; principles plant; classification of turbines; fundamental TB2: Ch 4,
of analysis. equation of hydraulic machines; head and RB1: Ch 6
efficiency of turbines.

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 Reference
Lecture
Learning Objectives Topics to be covered Chapter in
Nos.
TB/RB
6-8 To understand the analytical Impulse turbines; reaction turbines; application
principles of various hydraulic of aerofoil theory; governing of turbines; TB1: Ch 7
turbines. characteristics of turbines; selection of turbines.
9-10 To understand the classification Introduction; reciprocating pumps. TB2: Ch 11,
of pumps, and their working RB2: Ch 14
principles. analysis of
reciprocating pumps.
11-12 To understand the analytical Centrifugal pumps; classification; basic TB1: Ch 4,
principles of centrifugal pumps. equations of analysis; curvature of blades; RB1: Ch 7
velocity triangles; problems on the above
topics.
13-15 To understand thermodynamic Introduction; critical pressure ratio & maximum TB2: Ch 3,
and analytical principles behind discharge; effect of nozzle efficiency; meta RB2: Ch 2,
the flow of fluids through nozzles stable flow of steam in nozzles; effect of super &
and blade passages. saturation; numerical problems class notes
16-18 To understand the classification Introduction; compounding of steam turbines;
of steam turbines and basic velocity diagrams of moving blades. TB1: Ch 6
principles of analysis.
19-21 To understand the analysis of Impulse turbines; reaction turbines; degree of
various steam turbines. reaction; stage efficiency; turbine efficiency & TB1: Ch 3,
reheat factor; losses in steam turbines; RB1: Ch 3
governing.
22-24 To understand classification; Introduction; elementary design of turbines; gas
TB1: Ch 6,
working & analytical principles turbine blading; numerical problems.
RB1: Ch 4
of gas turbines.
25-26 To understand classification; Introduction; classification; reciprocating
TB1: Ch 5,
working & analytical principles compressors; multi stage compression with
RB2: Ch 15
of various compressors. inter cooling.
27-28 To understand the analytical Centrifugal compressors; slip in centrifugal
principles of centrifugal compressors; stagnation values in centrifugal
TB1: Ch 5,
compressors and various other compressors; axial flow compressors; cascade
RB1: Ch 5
compressors. flow; velocity triangles; work done and degree
of reaction.

Tutorial Class Practical Class

No. Topic Cycle 1 (Venue: IC Engines Laboratory)
1 Dimensional analysis 1 Performance characteristics of Pelton Turbine
2 Hydraulic Turbines – Impulse 2 Performance characteristics of Francis Turbine
3 Hydraulic Turbines – Reaction 3 Performance characteristics of Kaplan Turbine
4 Reciprocating Pump 4 Performance characteristics of Diesel Engine
5 Centrifugal Pump 5 Performance characteristics of Petrol Engine
6 Steam Nozzle Cycle 2 (Venue: Hydraulics Machines Laboratory)
7 Steam Turbines – Impulse 1 Performance studies on Reciprocating Pump Test Rig
8 Steam Turbines – Reaction 2 Performance studies on Centrifugal Pump in series and parallel combination
9 Gas Turbine 3 Performance studies on Gear Pump
Reciprocating Compressor & 4 Performance studies on Variable Speed Centrifugal Blower
10
Centrifugal Compressor 5 Performance characteristics of Axial Flow Fan
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5. Evaluation Scheme:
Duration Weightage Nature of the
Evaluation Component Date & Time
(min) (%) Component
Tutorial Class
Tutorial Class Evaluation 15 15 OB
(Best 5 out of 6)
Lecture Class
Lecture Class Evaluation 15 10 OB
(Best 3 out of 4)

Lab Reports & Quiz* - 15 Continuous OB

Lab Compre - 5 Last week of the semester CB

08-03-2025
Mid-Sem Test 90 20 CB
9.30 AM – 11.00 AM

Comprehensive Exam 180 35 14-05-2025, FN CB

* Lab Quiz (closed book) shall be conducted in the CAD Lab for two times.
6. Chamber Consultation Hour: To be announced in the classroom.
7. Notices: Students are advised to visit regularly LMS (institute’s web-based course management
system) for updates and notices.
8. Make-up Policy: Make-up will be granted only to genuine cases with prior permission from the IC.
For cases related to illness, proper documentary evidence is essential.
9. Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy: Academic honesty and integrity are to be maintained by all
the students throughout the semester and no type of academic dishonesty is acceptable.

Instructor-in-charge
ME F341

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