PE3361 Fluid Mechanics and Solid Operations Laboratory Syllabus:

PE3361 Fluid Mechanics and Solid Operations Laboratory Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES:

• To learn experimentally to calibrate flow meters, find pressure loss for fluid flows and determine pump characteristics.
• Students develop a sound working knowledge on different types of crushing equipments and separation characteristics of different mechanical operation separators.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS – Phase – I (minimum 5 Experiments to be conducted)

1. Calibration of constant and variable head meters
2. Open drum orifice and draining time
3. Flow through straight pipe
4. Flow through annular pipe
5. Flow through helical coil and spiral coil
6. Characteristic curves of pumps
7. Pressure drop studies in packed column

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS – Phase- II(minimum 5 Experiments to be conducted)

1. Sieve analysis
2. Batch filtration studies using a Leaf filter
3. Batch filtration studies using a Plate and Frame Filter press
4. Characteristics of batch Sedimentation
5. Reduction ratio in Jaw Crusher
6. Reduction ratio in Ball mill
7. Separation characteristics of Cyclone separator
8. Reduction ratio of Roll Crusher
9. Drop weight crusher
10. Drag on Sphere
11. Effectiveness of screen

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1: Correlate the difference between fixed and fluidized bed columns and its application.
CO2: Select pumps for the transportation of fluids based on process conditions/requirements and fluid properties
CO3: Compare the results of theoretical analytical models to the actual behavior of real fluid flows and draw sustainable conclusions
CO4: Determine the size analysis in solid- solid separation systems
CO5: Evaluate the size reduction and various crushing parameters
CO6: Work effectively as a team with commitment to the professional ethics among the peer group involved.