Fluid Mechanics

CLB 11003

By:
Madam Norulakmal Nor Hadi
norulakmal@micet.unikl.edu.my
Ext: 2031
Room 11
 CLB 11003
• Semester Taught 2
• Credit Hours 3
• Hours Per week 5
• Teaching Method Lecture, Tutorial, Lab
• Evaluation Scheme and Percentage
• 60 % Coursework
– 40 % Lab
• 20 % Lab reports (6)
• 10 % Lab test
• 10 % Case study / presentation
– 5 % Quizzes (5)
– 15 % Test (2)
• 40 % Final exam
 Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, student should be able
to:
Acquire knowledge of static and dynamic
fluids
Apply Bernoulli’s equation in measuring flow
Understand concept of drag on immersed
bodies
Understand the basic concepts in selecting
and analyzing components of fluid systems.
 Topics
CH1: Introduction to Fluid Systems
Definition of Fluid
Classification of Fluid
Examples of Fluid System Pascal Law

CH2: Fluid Characteristics and Behavior

General Fluid Behavior
Liquid Behavior
CH3: Static Fluid
Hydrostatic Pressure
Atmospheric Temperature, Pressure and Variation
Pressure Head Concept
Types of Pressure
Atmospheric Pressure Measurement
Fluid Pressure Measurement
Buoyancy

CH 4: Fluid Flow in Pipes and Conduits

Types of Flow
Continuity Equation
Energy Equation
Bernoulli’s equation
Energy Losses and Gain
Bernoulli’s Equation and Flow Measurements
Major and Minor Losses
CH 5: Forces on Immersed Bodies
Introduction to Drag and Lift
Drag of a Thin Plate
Drag Coefficients
Flow Past a Sphere
Terminal Velocity

CH 6: Equipment in Fluid Flow

Types of Pipes and Fitting
Types of Valves
Pumps
NPSH and Cavitations
Flow Measurement Equipments
Compressor
 Experiments
Exp 1: Measurement of specific gravity &
viscosity of different types of fluid
Exp 2: Demonstration of Bernoulli theorem
in fluid flow
Exp 3: Method of Flow measurement
Exp 4: Drag coefficient
Exp 5: Series and Parallel Pump
Exp 6: Multi Pump Test Rig
Summary – Weekly Plan
WEEK PLANNING
4 CH 1: Introduction to Fluid Systems
5 - Quiz 1
5 CH 2: Fluid Characteristics and Behavior
6 - Quiz 2
6 to 7 CH 3: Static Fluid
7 - Quiz 3
8 - Test 1
8 to 10 CH 4: Fluid Flow in Pipes and Conduits
9 - Quiz 4
11 to 12 CH 5: Forces on Immersed Bodies
12 - Quiz 5
13 - Test 2
13 to 14 CH 6: Equipment in Fluid Flow
8 to 11 - Case study
12 - Presentation
6 to 11 - Practical
14 - Lab test
 References
1. Cengel Y.A. and Cimbala J.M. (2006) Fluid Mechanics:
Fundamentals and Applications, 1st Ed. McGraw-Hill.
2. Douglas J.F., Gasiorek, J.M. and Swaffield, J.A. (2001) Fluid
Mechanics, 4th Ed. Prentice Hall. (TA 357.
D68 2000)

3. McCabe W.L., Smith J.C. and Harriott P. (1993) Unit

Operations of Chemical Engineering, 5th Ed. McGraw-Hill.
4. Joseph B. Franzini (2002) Fluid Mechanics With
Engineering Application, 10th Ed. Mc Graw-Hill. (TA
357. F56 2002)
5. Shames, I.H. ( 2003 ) Mechanics Of Fluids, 4th Ed.
McGraw-Hill. (TA 357. 553 2003)
6. Noel de Nevers ( 1991 ) Fluid Mechanics For Chemical
Engineers, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill. (QC 145.2.D48 2005)