Basic Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines

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Basic Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines

Introduction

Basic Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines

 Fluid mechanics is concerned with the behavior of liquids and gases at rest and in motion. The proper understanding of mechanics of fluids is important in many branches of engineering: in biomechanics the flow of blood is of interest; ocean currents require a knowledge of fluid mechanics; chemical processing of plants require a thorough knowledge of fluid mechanics; aeronautical engineers require knowledge of flow of air over the aircraft to reduce drag and increase lift; mechanical engineers require knowledge of fluid propel1ies to design pumps, water turbines, gas turbines and rockets; civil engineers require fluid mechanics to study river currents and erosion; and environmentalists require knowledge of fluid properties for solving pollution problems of air and water to control flood, irrigation channels, etc.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER - 1 Dimensions and Systems of Units

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Dimensions and Units

1.3 Non-Dimensional Quantity

1.4 Pressure Scales

1.5 Fluid Properties

1.5.1 Density and Specific Weight

1.5.2 Viscosity

1.6 Surface Tension

1.7 Capi lIary Action

1.8 Compressibility and Mach Number

CHAPTER - 2 Fluid Flow

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Scope of Fluid Mechanics

2.3 Laminar and Turbulent Flow 

2.4 Momentum Equation for One-Dimensional Flow

2.5 Momentum Equation for Two-Dimensional Flow 

2.6 Jet Striking a Plate (3 cases)

2.7 Force Exerted when jet is Deflected by a Moving Vane 

2.8 Euler's and BernQullis Equations

2.9 Application of Bernoullis Equation

CHAPTER - 3 Thermal and Hydropower Stations

3.1 Introduction 

3.2 Steam Turbine Power Plant

3.3 Gas Turbine Power Plant 

3.3.1 Comparing Steam and Gas Turbine Power Stations

3.4 Combined Cycle Power Plants

3.5 Hydropower Plants

3.6 Underground Power Station

3.6.1 Underground Power Plants (Tumut 1 and 2 - Australia)

3.7 Surface Power Plant

3.7.1 Comparing Hydropower Plants with Thermal Power Plants

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CHAPTER- 4 Fluid Machinery

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Classification of Fluid Machines

4.3 Pumps (Axial and Radial)

4.4 Compressors (Axial and Radial)

4.5 Turbines

4.6 Euler's Theory Applied to Turbo Machines

CHAPTER- 5 Pelton Turbine

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Description of Pelton Turbine Installation

5.3 Analysis

5.4 Pelton Turbine Losses and Efficiencies

5.5 Regulation of Pelton Wheel

5.6 Regulating System of Pelton Wheel Power Station

CHAPTER- 6 Francis Turbine

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Description of Francis Turbine

6.3 Analysis

6.4 Draft Tube

6.5 Working Proportions of Francis Turbine 

6.6 Specific Speed of hydraulic Turbines

6.7 Regulation of Francis Turbine

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