Fluid Mechanics

Fluid Mechanics: Dive into the World of Flow!

🌊 Unit I: Marvels of Fluid Properties & Fluid Statics (07 Hours)

• Discover what makes fluids fascinating with real-life applications.

• Explore ideal vs. real fluids, viscosity, surface tension, and capillarity.

• Uncover the secrets of buoyancy, floatation, and stability in submerged bodies.

🚀 Unit II: Flow in Motion – Fluid Kinematics & Dynamics (07 Hours)

• Journey through fluid flow with Eulerian and Lagrangian approaches.

• Get hands-on with Bernoulli's equation and dynamic forces.

• Measure discharge & velocity with Venturimeters, Orifice meters, and more.

🔬 Unit III: Unlocking Dimensions & Boundary Layer Mysteries (07 Hours)

• Crack the code of dimensional analysis with Buckingham’s π theorem.

• Understand boundary layers, drag coefficients, and flow control methods.

• Learn how Reynolds, Froude, and Mach numbers shape fluid behavior.

🚦 Unit IV: Laminar vs. Turbulent Flow – The Battle Within Pipes (07 Hours)

• Witness the elegance of Hagen-Poiseuille's equation in laminar flow.

• Experience turbulence through velocity distribution and Moody’s diagram.

• Master pipe networks, major/minor losses, and Hardy Cross analysis.

🏞️ Unit V: The Art of Open Channel Flow (07 Hours)

• Explore the mesmerizing dynamics of open channels and energy equations.

• Delve into Chezy’s and Manning's formulae for uniform flow.

• Decode critical flow, Froude’s number, and most efficient channel shapes.

🌪️ Unit VI: Gradual Variations & Submerged Surprises (07 Hours)

• Understand GVF profiles and master the Direct Step method.

• Uncover the wonders of drag, lift, and the Magnus effect.

• Study Karman’s vortex street and lift on aerofoils.

📚 Why This Course? Tailored for top technical universities like MSBTE, AKTU, BATU, SPPU, GTU, DTU, and UTU, this course offers practical insights, hands-on applications, and the science behind the flow that powers the world! 🌟