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Welcome to our all-encompassing Fluid Mechanics course. In the modern world, understanding the behavior of fluids isn’t just academic – it’s essential. Fluid Mechanics stands as the backbone of many engineering advancements and solutions that shape our contemporary life, from sustainable water management and advanced transportation systems to energy-efficient designs and beyond. Engineers equipped with this knowledge aren’t just advancing their careers; they’re crafting the future. With our blend of theoretical insights and practical perspectives, you’ll not only grasp the essentials but also appreciate the profound impact of Fluid Mechanics on our world.Through a combination of theoretical concepts, practical examples, and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn about the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics. Beyond the core principles, our course is enriched with numerical challenges, practice problems, and real-world fluid mechanics engineering applications. You’ll delve into the myriad applications of fluid mechanics.Reference books for this course:Fluid Mechanics by Yunus A. Cengel, John M. CimbalaFundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 6th Edition By Munson COURSE OUTLINESection 1: Introduction to Fluid MechanicsIntroduction to Fluid MechanicsApplication Area of Fluid MechanicsDimensions and Importance of Dimensions and UnitsDimensional Homogeneity and Unity with example problemsCalculation of Dimensional AnalysisDimensionless Numbers (Reynolds, Bingham & Nusselt Number)Measures of Fluid Mass and Weight (Density, Specific Weight, Specific Gravity) and the Relation between Density and Specific WeightClassification of Fluid Flow (Internal and External, Compressible and Incompressible, Laminar and Turbulent, Steady and Unsteady)Calculation of Reynold, Bingham & Nusselt numbers (Dimensionless Numbers)Section 2: Nature of Fluids and ViscosityNature of Fluids (The no Slip Condition in Fluid Dynamics)Shear Stress in Moving Fluid, (Derivation Shear stress is directly proportional to strain rate)Viscosity and Fluid Types (Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluid)Shear Thickening Fluids and Shear Thinning FluidNumericals Related to Newton’s Law of Viscosity (Newtonian Fluid)Calculation of Shear StressesVelocity ProfilesSection 3: Pressure and BuoyancyPressure (Fluid Pressure and Hydrostatic Pressure)Calculation of Specific GravityManometry (Piezometer, U tube manometer, Differential Monometer)Questions related to Monometer for pressure calculationBuoyancy and Steps for Solving Buoyancy QuestionsNumerical related to BuoyancySection 4: Fluid Flow Rates and Bernoulli’s EquationFluid Flow RatesContinuity EquationCalculation of Fluid Flow Rate using Continuity EquationCommercially Available Pipe and Tubing (Steel Pipe, Steel Tubing, Copper Tubing, Ductile Iron Pipe)Pipe Selection AidQuestion Calculation of Volume Flow Rate by Pipes and Tubes TableDetermine Pipe Size and Tube Size from TablesConservation of Energy (Bernoulli’s Equation),Derivation of Bernoulli’s EquationInterpretation of Bernoulli’s EquationRestriction on Bernoulli’s EquationNumerical related to Bernoulli’s EquationProblem related to the calculation of volumetric flow rate through the nozzle using Bernoulli’s EquationApplication of Bernoulli’s Equation (Tanks, Reservoirs, and Nozzles Exposed to the Atmosphere)Calculation of volumetric flow rate in Venturi MeterTorricelli’s TheoremQuestions related to Torricelli’s TheoremSection 5: General Energy Equation and Pump EfficiencyGeneral Energy Equation (Pumps, Fluid Motors, Fluid Friction, Valves, and Fittings)Mechanical Energy and EfficiencyNomenclature of Energy Losses and AdditionQuestions Related to Energy EquationPower Required by the PumpsMechanical Efficiency of PumpsNumerical related to PumpsCalculation of Mechanical Efficiency of the PumpPower Delivered to Fluid SystemsMechanical Efficiency of FluidCalculation of Power Delivered to Fluid and its Mechanical EfficiencySection 6: Reynolds Number and Friction LossCritical Reynolds NumberReynolds Number for closed non-circular cross-sectionsHydraulic Radius for non-circular pipesSolving Problems using Moody’s ChartCalculation of Reynolds Number for non-circular pipesFriction Loss in non-circular cross-sectionCalculation of Friction loss using Moody’s ChartEnergy Loss due to FrictionDarcy’s EquationFriction Loss in Laminar and Turbulent FlowSection 7:  Energy LossesMinor LossesSudden Enlargement and losses due to Sudden Enlargements,Calculation of energy loss due to sudden enlargementExit loss and calculation of energy loss due to exit lossGradual Enlargement and calculation of energy loss due to gradual enlargementSudden Contraction and calculation of energy loss due to sudden contractionEntrance Loss and calculation of energy loss due to EntranceMinor Losses (through Valves and Fittings) with procedure for calculationResistant Coefficient for Valves & FittingsCalculation of all the energy loses in moving fluidSection 8: Flow MeasurementFlow MeasurementFlow meters selection factorsVariable head meters, Venturi, Flow Nozzle, OrificeVariable Area Flow MetersRotameterFlow Rate and Velocity MeasurementsVelocity ProbesOpen Channel Flow Measurement (Weirs, Rectangle Notch, Contracted Weir, Triangle Weir)Section 9:  Pumps and CavitationPositive Displacement PumpsReciprocating PumpsRotary PumpKinetic PumpSelf-Priming PumpCentrifugal PumpAffinity Law for centrifugal pumpsNumerical using Affinity LawManufacturer’s data for centrifugal pumpsEffect of Impeller SizePower and Efficiency of PumpsCavitationVapor PressureNPSH MarginJoin our Fluid Mechanics course and commence a profound exploration into the essentials of fluid mechanics.