COURSE OUTLINE

DEPARTMENT: Department of Mechatronics Engineering

COURSE NAME: Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics & Pneumatics; (MT-338) CR : 3-1-4

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course deals with the preliminary concepts of fluid mechanics, Hydraulics &
Pneumatics. It is designed as a first course dealing with fluids (liquid and gases)
behavior in a simplified environment and deriving potentials. Fluid, properties, equation
of state, hydrostatics: manometry, principles of fluid motion: description of fluid flow;
continuity equation; Euler and Bernoulli equations, Introduction to Flow Analysis
Equations including Continuity Equation, Momentum Equations and Energy Equation.
Introduction to Reynolds number, laminar and turbulent flows: Reynolds demonstration
of flow regimes; criterion for laminar/ turbulent flow, Pipe flows, friction factor, friction
losses, etc. This course shall also introduce the basics of Hydraulics & Pneumatics with
the objective to provide an introduction into modeling and design of fluid power
components and systems. Modeling techniques based on physical laws and measured
performance characteristics will be applied to design and analyze component and
system performance.

PRE-REQUISITE:
1. Thermodynamics I
2. Engineering Calculus
3. Physics

TEXT AND MATERIALS:

Textbook
Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 5th Edition, by Bruce R.Munson, Donald F.
Young, and Theodore H. Okiishi: John Willey & Sons, Inc.
Fluid Power System Dynamics, by W. Durfee and Z. Sun

References:
Fluid Mechanics, 5th P Edition by Frank M. White: McGraw Hill
A Text Book of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, by Dr. R. K.
Bansal
COURSE OUTLINE:
Week No Chapter Title

Week 1, 2 1 Basic Properties of Fluid

Characteristics of Fluid
Fluid Properties
Viscosity and Compressibility
Vapor Pressure and Surface tension

Week 3, 4 2 Fluids at Rest Pressure and its Effects

Pressure and basics of Pressure Fields
Manometry and Standard atmosphere
Hydrostatic Force on plane and curved surfaces
Buoyancy, Floatation and Stability

Week 5, 6 3 Fluids in Motion The Bernoulli Equation

Physical Interpretation of Bernoulli Equation
Use of Bernoulli Equation
Static, Total, Stagnation and Dynamic Pressure
Limitation of Bernoulli Equation

Week 7 to 8 4 Kinematics of Fluid (CLO-5)

The Velocity Field
The Acceleration Field
Control Volume and System Representation

Week 9, 10, 11 5 Introduction to Flow Analysis Equations

Continuity Equation
Momentum Equations
Energy Equation

Week 12, 13 8 Pipe Flow

General Characteristics of Pipe Flow
Laminar / Turbulent Flow
Fully Developed Flow
Pipe Flow Losses

Week 14 to 16 2 Fluid Power System Dynamics

Introduction to Fluid Power
The Basic Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

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OUTLINE OF LAB WORK:

Week Topics
Familiarization with Lab equipment, assignment of task with deliverable as
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Presentation
2 Measurement of Densities, Specific Gravities and Viscosities
(a) Determine the hydrostatic thrust acting on a plane surface immersed in
3 water (b) Determine the position of the line of action of the thrust and to
compare the position determined by experiment with the theoretical position
Locate the position of the mentacentre (M) of a floating body, by determining
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its distance from center of gravity (G), i.e. Metacentric Height (MH)
(a) Determine the characteristics of an open-channel flow over, fristly, a
5 rectangular notch and then a triangular (vee) notch
(b) Determine values of the discharge co-efficient for both notches
Investigate the operation and characteristics of three different types of
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flowmeters, including accuracy and energy losses.
Determine the loss factors for flow through a range of pipe fittings including
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bends, a contraction, an enlargement and a gate valve
Determine the head/flow rate characteristics for a number of pump
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configurations
Determine the co-efficient of discharge, velocity and contraction of a small
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orifice
Investigate the reaction forces produced by the change in momentum of a fluid
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flow
Introdcution to Pneumatics Tutor Kit. Brief Description of its safety
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requirements and its components. Implementation of Basic Level Exercises
Implementation of Advanced Level exercises using pneumatic Tutor kit :
12 Plastic bag heat sealing, Conbeyar Bridge, Component Test Machine, Lift and
Transfer Station, Mattress Tester and Embossing Machine
Introdcution to Hydraulics Tutor Kit and Electro-Pneumatic Tutor Kit. Brief
13 Description of its safety requirements and its components. Implementation of
basic level exercises.
Implementation of Advanced Level exercises using Electro-pneumatic Tutor
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kit and the Hydraulics Tutor Kit

LECTURE PLAN:
Lectures : 70 %
Quizzes : 05 %
Problem solving : 13-15 %
Discussions/other activities : 10-12 %

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TEACHING METHODOLOGY

The course is taught using formal lectures and class discussions while focusing on
analytic and logical thinking enhancement. The learning is further enhanced through
developing continuous study habits and is tested through un-announced Quizzes,
Assignments, Mid Term Exam and End Semester Examination. Regular tutorials and
problems solving sessions are held with both ways communication during these
sessions.

COURSE DURATION
This course consists of 16 weeks full semester of instructions with 3-1 hours per week
(3 lectures and one 3 hrs Lab). The semester examination will be conducted during
additional week(s) at the end of instructions period.

COURSE PARTICIPATION
The course will be attended by Bachelor of Engineering (BE) students in the discipline
of Mechatronics Engineering Program (BEMTS) in the third year of their studies.

EVALUATIONS:

Theory:

The course will include about 4 to 6 (un)announced Quizzes, one Mid Semester Exam,
and one Final Exam. In addition, assignments at end of various course modules may
be set. Evaluation will be based on relative grading and competency based. The
evaluation of grades will be tentatively based the following factors.

Criteria Marks
Quizzes 10
Assignments 5
Mid-Term Exam 20
Final Exam 45
Total 80

Lab Work:

The course will include about 12 Lab Reports submission, 5-6 quizzes, 4 assignments
and 2 presentations. Total Lab marks are 20. The evaluation will be tentatively based
the following factors.

Criteria Marks
Lab Reports 8
Quizzes 4
Assignments 3
Presentation 5
Total 20

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