AI3311 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Syllabus:

AI3311 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 Students should able to verify the principles studied in theory by performing the experiments in the laboratory

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. Flow Measurement
 Calibration of Rotameter
 Flow through Venturimeter
 Flow through a circular Orifice
 Determination of mean velocity by Pitot tube
 Flow through a Triangular Notch
 Flow through a Rectangular Notch
2. Losses in Pipes
 Determination of friction coefficient in pipes
 Determination of losses due to bends, fittings and elbows
3. Pumps
 Characteristics of Centrifugal pump
 Characteristics of Submersible pump
 Characteristics of Reciprocating pump

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
REFERENCES:

1. Hydraulic Laboratory Manual, Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, 2015.
2. Modi P.N. and Seth S.M., Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics. Standard Book House. New Delhi, 2017.
3. Subramanya K, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Tata McGraw Hill Edu. Pvt. Ltd.2011

COURSE OUTCOMES:

On completion of the course, the student is expected to
CO1 Apply Bernoulli equation for calibration of flow measuring devices.
CO2 Measure friction factor in pipes and compare with Moody diagram
CO3 Determine the performance characteristics of rotodynamic pumps.
CO4 Determine the performance characteristics of positive displacement pumps.