Course Code Course Name Credits

MEC402 Fluid Mechanics 03

Objectives:
1. To study Fluid Statics and Fluid Dynamics.
2. To acquaint with dimensional analysis of Thermal and Fluid systems.
3. To familiarize with application of mass, momentum and energy equations in fluid
flow.
4. To study various flow measurement techniques.
5. To familiarize with the dynamics of fluid flows and the governing nondimensional
parameters.

Outcomes: Learner will be able to…

1. Define properties of fluids, classify fluids and evaluate hydrostatic forces on
various surfaces.
2. Illustrate understanding ofdimensional analysis of Thermal and Fluid systems.
3. Differentiate velocity potential function and stream function and solve for velocity
and acceleration of a fluid at a given location in a fluid flow.
4. Formulate and solve equations of the control volume for fluid flow systems and
Apply Bernoulli’s equation to various flow measuring devices.
5. Calculate pressure drop in laminar and turbulent flow, evaluate major and minor
losses in pipes.
6. Calculate resistance to flow of incompressible fluids through closed conduits and
over surfaces.
Module Detailed Contents Hrs.
1. 1.1 Basic Concepts: 06
Significance of fluid mechanics, physical properties of fluid, Newton’s law of
viscosity, Newtonian and non-Newtonian Fluid.
1.2 Fluid Statics:
Pascal’s law, hydrostatic law, hydrostatic force on submerged surfaces (vertical,
inclined & curved). Archimedes principle, buoyancy.
2. 2.1 Fluid Kinematics: 07
Classification of fluid flow, streamline, path line, streak line, acceleration of fluid
particle, differential equation of continuity, rotational flow and vortices, stream
function, potential function, concept of circulation.
2.2 Dimensional Analysis:
Introduction to dimensional analysis of thermal and fluid systems, Methods of
dimensional analysis - Buckingham π Theorem and Rayleigh’s Method (Only
derivations, no numerical)
3. 3.1 Fluid Dynamics: 09
Concept of control volume and control surface, Importance of Reynolds Transport
theorem (RTT) and its derivation (No numerical).
Forces acting on fluid in motion, Euler’s equation in Cartesian coordinates,
Expression of Bernoulli’s equation from principle of energy conservation and by
integration of Euler’s equation. Application of Bernoulli’s equation in Orifice
meter, Venturi meter, Rotameter and Pitot tube.
Momentum of fluid in motion: impulse momentum relationship and its
applications for determination of thrust for pipe bend.

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4. 4.1 Laminar Viscous flow: 06
Introduction to Reynolds number, critical Reynolds number, Navier-Stokes
equation of motion, Relationship between shear stress and pressure gradient in
laminar flow, Laminar flow between parallel plates (Plane Poiseuille&Couette
flow), Laminar flow in circular pipe (Hagen-Poiseuille flow).
5. 5.1 Flow through pipes : 06
Reynolds experiment, Head loss in pipes due to friction (Darcy-Weisbach
equation), Loss of energy in pipe (major and minor), Hydraulic gradient and
Energy gradient line, Pipes in series and parallel, concept of equivalent pipe.
6. 6.1 Hydrodynamic Boundary Layer Theory: 05
Concept of formation of boundary layer, boundary layer parameters, boundary
layer along a long thin plate and in pipe, Prandtl boundary layer equation,
Separation of boundary layer and its methods of control.
6.2 Flow around submerged objects:
Concept of drag and lift, Types of drag, Streamlined and bluff bodies, Drag and
lift on an aerofoil.
Assessment:
Internal Assessment for 20 marks: Consisting Two Compulsory Class Tests First test
based on approximately 40% of contents and second test based on remaining contents
(approximately 40% but excluding contents covered in Test I). Duration of each test shall
be one hour.
End Semester Examination: Weightage of each module in end semester examination will
be proportional to number of respective lecture hours mentioned in the curriculum.
1. Question paper will comprise of total six questions, each carrying 20 marks
2. Question 1 will be compulsory and should cover maximum contents of the curriculum
3. Remaining questions will be mixed in nature (for example if Q.2 has part (a) from
module 3 then part (b) will be from any module other than module 3)
4. Only Four questions need to be solved
References:
1. Fluid Mechanics by Yunus A Cengel and John M Cimbala, Tata McGraw Hill Education,
3rd Edition, 2014.
2. Fluid Mechanics and Machinery by C S P Ojha, Chandramouli and R Berndtsson, Oxford
University Press, 1st Edition, 2010.
3. Fox and McDonald's Introduction to Fluid Mechanics by Philip J. Pritchard and John W.
Mitchell, Wiley Publishers, 9th Edition,2016.
4. A textbook of Fluid Mechanics by R K Bansal, Laxmi Publication, 1st Edition, 2015.
5. Fluid Mechanics by Frank M. White, McGraw Hill Education, 7th Edition, 2011.
6. Fluid Mechanics by Victor Streeter, Benjamin Wylie and K W Bedford, McGraw Hill
Education, 9thEdition, 2010.
7. Engineering Fluid Mechanics by K. L. Kumar, Eurasia Publishing House (P) Ltd, 1st
Edition and Reprint 2016.
8. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics by James A. Fay, MIT Press, Campbridge, 1st Edition,
1996.
9. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics by Suresh Ukarande, Ane Books Pvt.Ltd, Revised &
Updated 1st Edition, 2016.
Links for online NPTEL/SWAYAM courses:
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112/105/112105269
2. https://swayam.gov.in/nd1_noc20_ce59/preview

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 Course Code Course Name Credits
MEC403 Kinematics of Machinery 03

Objectives:
1. To acquaint with basic concept of kinematics and kinetics of machine elements
2. To familiarize with basic and special mechanisms
3. To study functioning of motion and power transmission machine elements

Outcomes: Learner will be able to…

1. Identify various components of mechanisms
2. Develop mechanisms to provide specific motion
3. Draw velocity and acceleration diagrams of various mechanisms
4. Choose a cam profile for the specific follower motion
5. Predict condition for maximum power transmission in the case of a belt drive
6. Illustrate requirements for an interference-free gear pair

Module Content Hrs.

1 1.1 Kinetics of Rigid Bodies 07
Concept of mass moment of inertia and its application to standard objects.
Kinetics of rigid bodies: Work and energy
Kinetic energy in translating motion, Rotation about fixed axis and in general plane
motion, Work energy principle and Conservation of energy
1.2 Basic Kinematics
Structure, Machine, Mechanism, Kinematic link & its types, Kinematic pairs, Types
of constrained motions, Types of Kinematic pairs, Kinematic chains, Types of
joints, Degree of freedom (mobility), Kutzbach mobility criterion, Grűbler's
criterion & its limitations
Four bar chain and its inversions, Grashoff's law, Slider crank chain and its
inversions, Double slider crank chain and its inversions
2 Special Mechanisms (No problems on this module) 04
2.1 Straight line generating mechanisms: Introduction to Exact straight line
generating mechanisms - Peaucillier's and Hart's Mechanisms, Introduction to
Approximate Straight line generating mechanisms- Watt's, Grasshopper mechanism,
Tchebicheff's mechanisms
2.2 Offset slider crank mechanisms - Pantograph, Hook-joint (single and double).
2.3 Steering Gear Mechanism - Ackerman, Davis steering gears
3 3.1 Velocity Analysis of Mechanisms (mechanisms up to 6 links) 10
Velocity analysis by instantaneous centre of rotation method (Graphical approach),
Velocity analysis by relative velocity method (Graphical approach)
3.2 Acceleration Analysis of Mechanisms (mechanisms up to 6 links)
Acceleration analysis by relative method including pairs involving Coriolis
acceleration (Graphical approach)
4 Cam and Follower Mechanism 04
4.1 Cam and its Classification based on shape, follower movement, and manner of
constraint of follower; Followers and its Classification based on shape, movement,
and location of line of movement; Cam and follower terminology; 4.2 Motions of
the follower: SHM, Constant acceleration and deceleration (parabolic), Constant
velocity, Cycloidal; Introduction to cam profiles (No problems on this point)

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5 Belts, Chains and Brakes: 04
5.1 Belts: Introduction, Types and all other fundamentals of belting, Dynamic
analysis –belt tensions, condition of maximum power transmission
5.2 Chains (No problems): types of chains, chordal action, variation in velocity
ratio, length of chain (No problems)
5.3 Brakes (No problems): Introduction, types and working principles, Introduction
to braking of vehicles
6 Gears and Gear Trains: 10
6.1 Gears- Introduction, Types, Law of gearing, Forms of teeth, Details of gear
terminology, Path of contact, Arc of contact, Contact ratio, Interference in involutes
gears, Minimum number of teeth for interference free motion, Methods to control
interference in involutes gears, Static force analysis in gears - spur, helical, bevel,
worm & worm wheel (No problems on this point)
6.2 Gear Trains: Kinematics and dynamic analysis of simple and compound gear
trains, reverted gear trains, epi-cycle gear trains with spur or bevel gear combination

Assessment:

Internal Assessment for 20 marks: Consisting Two Compulsory Class Tests First test
based on approximately 40% of contents and second test based on remaining contents
(approximately 40% but excluding contents covered in Test I). Duration of each test shall
be one hour.

End Semester Examination: Weightage of each module in end semester examination

will be proportional to number of respective lecture hours mentioned in the curriculum.
1. Question paper will comprise of total six questions, each carrying 20 marks
2. Question 1 will be compulsory and should cover maximum contents of the
curriculum
3. Remaining questions will be mixed in nature (for example if Q.2 has part (a) from
module 3 then part (b) will be from any module other than module 3)
4. Only Four questions need to be solved.

Text Books:
1. S.S. Ratan, “Theory of Machines”, Tata McGraw Hill
2. Ghosh and A.K. Mallik, “Theory of Mechanisms and Machines”, East-West Press

References:
1. J.J. Uicker, G.R. Pennock, and J.E. Shigley, “Theory of Machines and
Mechanism”, Oxford Higher Education
2. P.L. Ballaney, “Theory of Machines”, Khanna Publishers
3. M.A. Mostafa, “Mechanics of Machinery”, CRC Press
4. R.L. Norton, “Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery”, McGraw Hill
5. A.G. Erdman, G.N. Sander, and S. Kota, “Mechanism Design: Analysis and
Synthesis Vol I”, Pearson
Links for online NPTEL/SWAYAM courses:
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112/105/112105268/
2. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYRGB44zNZWVibVLmWANp-
7obQzOhJLRt
3. http://www.nptelvideos.in/2012/12/kinematics-of-machines.html

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