R4. Nevers, N. de, Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers (3rd Ed.

), McGraw-Hill Higher Education,

2005.

Course Plan:
INSTRUCTION DIVISION Lecture Chapter in the Text
FIRST SEMESTER 2024-25 Learning objectives Topics to be covered
No. Book
Course Handout Part II 1-2 Introduction to the Fluid Definition of a fluid, Basic Equations, T1: 1.2 – 1.6
Date: 01-08-2025 (Module1 Mechanics Methods of Analysis; Units and T2: Page 15
In addition to part-I (General Handout for all courses appended to the time table) this portion = M1) Dimensions and Dimensional Analysis,.
3-6 Fundamental Concepts Fluid as a Continuum, Velocity and T1: 2.1 – 2.6
gives further specific details regarding the course. (M2) [Introduction to new concepts Stress fields, Viscosity and Surface
and definitions of Fluid Tension, Description and Classification
Course No. : CHE F212 Mechanics] of Fluid Motions, Newtonian and Non-
Course Title : Fluid Mechanics Newtonian Flows; Path lines,
Instructor-in-Charge (IC) : Prof. Vikranth Kumar Surasani Streamlines, Steak lines.
7-10 Fluid statics [Study of the Basic Equations of Fluid Statics, T1: 3.1, 3.3,
Teaching Assistant (TA) : Ms. Sai Soumya (M3) principles of Fluid Statics and Pressure variation in Static Fluids,
their applications for various Hydrostatic Equilibrium in a Centrifugal T2: Pages 33-34
purposes] Field,
Scope and Objective of the Course: 11-15 Basic Equations in Integral form Basic Laws for a System, Conservation T1: 4.1, 4.3, 4.4,
(M4) for a Control Volume [General of Mass and Momentum Equations for 4.7.1, 4.8-4.9
This course is an introduction to the field of fluid mechanics. It mainly covers the basic Mathematical Formulations for a Integral Control Volumes, Angular
Control Volume using Basic laws Momentum Principle [Fixed Control
principles of fluid mechanics and introduces the student to the fundamental and practical of Mechanics, Physics and Volume Analysis only], First and Second
Thermodynamics] Laws of Thermodynamics.
aspects of basic fluid flow operations, which a practicing chemical engineer meets with 16 – 20 Introduction to Differential Conservation of Mass and Momentum T1: 5-1.1, 5-1.2, 5-3 –
(M5) Analysis of Fluid Motion Equations [Navier-Stokes equations: 5.4
regularly. The physical concepts of fluid mechanics and analysis methods, beginning from Rectangular coordinates only], Motion of T2: Pages 68-82
fluid Elements.
basic principles shall be dealt with in this course.
21 – 25 Fundamentals of Incompressible Euler’s Equations, Bernoulli’s Equation, T1: 6.1 – 6.4,
Course Outcomes (M6) Inviscid flows Bernoulli’s Equation as an Energy T2: Pages 86-94
Equation
1. Understanding the basic properties of fluid and principles of fluid properties.
26 – 28 Dimensional Analysis and Buckingham PI theorem/ Rayleigh’s T1: 7.1 – 7.4
2. Ability to analyze different fluid flow problems using first principles i.e. mass, (M7) Similitude [Significance of Non- Method, Significant Dimensionless T2: Page 16-20
momentum and energy conservation equations • Dimensionalization Technique Groups in Fluid Mechanics
3. Ability to analyze simple pipe flows as well as fluid machinery and flow measuring and Non Dimensional numbers]
devices 29-33 Internal Incompressible flow Flow between parallel plates, Flow in T1: 8.1 – 8.11
(M8) [Study of the Mechanics of flows pipes and ducts, Energy considerations T2: Pages 98-108,
Textbooks: inside Solid bodies, Aspects of in Pipe flow, Pumps, Flow Measurement 202-214
T1. Fox, R.W. and A.T. McDonalds, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (10th Ed.), John Wiley Transportation and Metering of Techniques (Venturi and Orifice meters,
fluids] Pitot tubes etc.)
& Sons Inc., 2020. [ISBN: 9971-51-355-2]
34-37 External Incompressible Viscous Boundary layer concept, Boundary Layer T1: 9.1 – 9-2, 9-7.1-9-
T2. McCabe, W.L., J.C. Smith and P. Harriott, Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering (7th (M9) flow (Flow over Flat Plates and thickness, Boundary layer formation and 7.3
Ed.), McGraw Hill Inc., 2005. [ISBN 007-124710-6] Flow past Immersed bodies) and Separation, Drag & Streamlining, Flow T2: Pages 60-65,
Associated effects. through beds of solids; Compressible 133-138;155-167
Reference books Introduction to Compressible flow and the equations relevant
R1. Bird, R.B., W.E. Stewart and E.N. Lightfoot, Transport Phenomena (2nd Ed.), John Wiley and Sons flow
38-40 Agitation and Mixing of Liquids Agitated Vessels and Accessories, Flow T2: Chap. 9
Inc., 2002. (M10) [Agitation and Mixing of patterns in Vessels, Velocity patterns and Pages 244-271
R2. Welty, J.R., C.E. Wicks, R.E. Wilson, and G. Rorrer, Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat and Mass Homogeneous Liquids, Liquid- Gradients, Power Consumption,
Liquid, Gas-Liquid and Solid- Blending & Mixing, Static Mixers; Scale
Transfer (4th Ed.), John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2001. Liquid Dispersions] up. and Fluidized bed
R3. Coulson, J. M. and J. F. Richardson (with J. R. Backhurst and J. H. Harker), Coulson &
Richardson’s Chemical Engineering- Volume 1 (5th Ed.), Pergamon Press.
Evaluation Scheme:

Weightage
Component Duration Date & Time Nature of Component
(%)
Midterm 90 min 30% 08/10 CB
11:30- 13:00 hrs
Assignments (2 min) One week 10% - OB
Class & Tutorial 15 min 20% - CB
Tests
(6 best of 8-10)
Comprehensive 3 hours 40% 05/12, AN CB (15%) + OB (25%)
Exam

Chamber Consultation Hour: Announced in the class

Notices: Display will be on the LMS.

Minimum Passing Criteria: A student must get a minimum of 15 % of total evaluation

components to be graded for the course. Such a student with 15% is given NC.

Make-up Policy: Granted for genuine cases only. Certificate from authenticated doctor from
the Medical Center must accompany make-up application (only prescription or vouchers for
medicines will not be sufficient). Prior permission of IC is compulsory.

INSTRUCTOR-IN-CHARGE
CHE F212