Fluid Mechanics Including Hydraulic Machines

The purpose of writing of this book was prompted by a desire to meet the requirements of an average undergraduate student in engineering. It is the outcome of the author’s association with the subject for the past four decades. While planning the course contents, the general requirements for civil, mechanical, aeronautical, chemical and electrical engineering students were kept in mind. In dealing with the various aspects of flow phenomena, efforts have been made to project a physical picture through description aided with illustrations. The main emphasis is thus on the physical aspect rather than rigorous mathematical treatment.

1. Introductory Notes and Fluid Properties Introductory Notes

2.Fluid Statics

3. Kinematics of Fluid Motion

4. Dynamics of Fluid Flow

5. Dimensional Analysis and Principles of Model Testing

6. Navier-Stokes Equations of Motion

7. Boundary Layer Flow

8. Laminar Flow

9. Turbulent Flow in Pipes

10. Flow around Immersed Bodies Fluid-Dynamic Drag and Lift

11. Analysis of Pipe Flow

12. Flow Through Open Channels 

Part A—Uniform Flow

Part B—Non-Uniform Flow

13. Flow Measurements

14. Compressible Fluid Flow

15. Fluid Machines

16. Reciprocating Pumps

17. Centrifugal Pumps

18. Ideal Fluid Flow 

19. Hydraulic Systems and Devices

20. Aircraft Hydraulic Systems

21. Fluid Power and Pneumatics

Appendices

Index