MR3351 Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Systems Syllabus:

MR3351 Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Systems Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To knowledge in Fluid Properties and Statics
2. To understand the concept of fluid kinematics and Dynamics.
3. To learn about the flows in fluid, Viscous flows and flow through pipes
4. To understand the basics laws of thermodynamics
5. To understand the second law of thermodynamics and entropy

UNIT I FLUID PROPERTIES AND FLUID STATICS

Fluid Definition and Classification – Properties of fluids: Density, Specific Weight, Specific Volume, Specific Gravity, Viscosity, Compressibility, Bulk Modulus, Capillary and Surface Tension – Fluid statics: Concept of fluid static pressure – Pascal‘s law –Absolute and Gauge pressures – Manometers: Types and Pressure measurement – Concept of Buoyancy and Floatation.

UNIT II FLUID KINEMATICS AND FLUID DYNAMICS

Fluid Kinematics: Types of fluid flow – Continuity equation in two and three dimensions – Velocity and Acceleration of fluid particle – Velocity potential function and Stream function. Fluid dynamics: Euler’s equation along a streamline –Bernoulli’s equation and applications – Venturi meter, Orifice meter and Pitot tube.

UNIT III VISCOUS FLOW, FLOW THROUGH PIPES AND DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS

Viscous flow: Shear stress, pressure gradient relationship – Flow of viscous fluid through circular pipe – Flow through pipes: Loss of head due to friction – Minor head losses – Hydraulic gradient and Total energy lines – Flow through pipes in series and in parallel – Power transmission through pipes. Dimensional analysis: Buckingham’s theorem.

UNIT IV BASICS OF THERMODYNAMICS AND FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS

Thermodynamics – Microscopic and macroscopic point of view – Systems, properties, process, path, cycle. Thermodynamic equilibrium – Zeroth law of Thermodynamics – internal energy, enthalpy, specific heat capacities CV and CP, Relationship between CV and CP. First law of Thermodynamics – Application to closed and open systems – Steady Flow Energy Equation (SFEE) – Simple problems.

UNIT V SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS AND ENTROPY

Second Law of thermodynamics – Kelvin Planck and Clausius Statements – Equivalents of Kelvin Planck and Clausius statements. Reversibility – Irreversibility, reversible cycle – Heat engine, heat pump and refrigerator. Carnot cycle and Clausius theorem, the property of entropy, the inequality of Clausius – Entropy principle – General expression for entropy – Simple problems in entropy.

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, the student able to:
CO1: Recognize the fluid properties, fluid statics and laws of thermodynamics
CO2: Interpret the problems related to kinematics and dynamics of fluids and thermal systems
CO3: Review the energy losses in flow through pipes and steady flow equation in thermal systems.
CO4: Analyse the fluid flow and thermal process
CO5: Solve the problems related to fluid and thermal systems.

TEXT BOOK:

1. Bansal R.K., ―Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines‖, 9th Edition, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 2015.

REFERENCES:

1. Nag P.K., ―Engineering Thermodynamics‖, 5th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2013.
2. Cengel Yunus A. and Boles Michael A., ―Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach‖, 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2011.
3. Frank M. White., ―Fluid Mechanics‖, 7th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2009.