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Fluid Mechanics-II (BTCE- 404)

1. Laminar Flow: Navier-stokes equations in Cartesian coordinates (no derivation),
meaning of terms ,Flow through circular section pipe, flow between parallel plates,
stokes law. Flow through porous media,. Transition from laminar to turbulent, Critical
velocity and critical Reynolds Number

2. Turbulent Flow: Turbulent flows and flow losses in pipes, Darcy equation minor
head losses in pipe fittings, hydraulic and energy gradient lines. Definition of
turbulence, scale and intensity, Effects of turbulent flow in pipes. Equation for
velocity distribution in smooth and rough pipes (no derivation). Resistance diagram.

3. Boundary Layer Analysis: Assumption and concept of boundary layer theory.
Boundary-layer thickness, displacement, momentum & energy thickness, laminar
and Turbulent boundary layers on a flat plate; Laminar sub-layer, smooth and rough
boundaries. Local and average friction coefficients. Separation and Control.

4. Uniform flow in open Channels: Flow classifications, basic resistance Equation
for open channel flow. Chezy, Manning, Bazin and Kutter formulae. Variation of
roughness coefficient, conveyance and normal depth. Velocity Distribution. Most
efficient flow sections; rectangular, trapezoidal and circular.

5. Energy and Momentum principles and critical flow: Energy and specific
Energy in an open channel;critical depth for rectangular and trapezoidal channels.
Alternate depths, applications of specific energy to transitions and Broads crested
weirs. Momentum and specific force in open channel flow, sequent depths.

6. Gradually varied Flow: Different Equation of water surface profile; limitation,
properties and classification of water and surface profiles with examples,
computation of water surface profile by graphical, numerical and analytical
approaches.

7. Hydraulic Jump and Surges: Theory of Jump, Elements of jump in a rectangular
Channel, length and height of jump, location of jump, Energy dissipation and other
uses, Positive and negative surges

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