Introduction To Fluid Mechanics And Fluid Machines

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The book is written for an introductory course in fluid mechanics. It provides a well balanced coverage of physical concepts, mathematical operations and practical demonstrations within the scope of the course. It is intended to provide useful foundation of fluid mechanics to all engineering graduates, irrespective of their individual disciplines. Features Written in a lucid and easy to understand manner. Comprehensive coverage on boundary layer, turbulent flows, and unsteady flows Thorough treatment of on-flow physics pertaining to the practice of mechanical, civil, aerospace, chemical and metallurgy engineering Exercises and problems selected to enhance the dormant creative capability of the student Examples especially chosen to explain nuances of the principles and remove doubts Enhanced coverage on Fluid Machines including the basic principles of fluid machines, hydraulic turbines, turbine jets, centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pump, air foils, fluid couplings etc. Pedagogy includes: Solved Examples: 176 Practice Problems: 254 About The Author S K. Som Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. G Biswas Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur Table Of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction and Fundamental Concepts Chapter 2. Fluid Statics Chapter 3. Kinematics of Fluid Chapter 4. Conservation Equations and Analysis of Finite Control Volumes Chapter 5. Applications of Equations of Motion and Mechanical Energy Chapter 6. Principles of Physical Similarity and Dimensional Analysis Chapter 7. Flow of Ideal Fluids Chapter 8. Viscous Incompressible Flows Chapter 9. Laminar Boundary Layers Chapter 10. Turbulent Flow Chapter 11. Applications of Viscous Flows Through Pipes Chapter 12. Flows with a Free Surface Chapter 13. Applications of Unsteady Flows Chapter 14. Compressible Flow Chapter 15. Principles of Fluid Machines Chapter 16. Compressors, Fans and Blowers Appendix: A-Physical Properties of Fluids Appendix: B-Review of Preliminary Concepts in Vectors and their Operations