Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines

Key Features Comprehensive coverage of Hydraulic Machines - Turbines, Centrifugal & Reciprocating Pumps and Miscellaneous Hydraulic Machines-Hydraulic Press, Accumulator, Intensifier, Ram, Lift & crane. Dedicated discussion on Kinematics & Dynamics of Fluid Flow, Laminar, Turbulent & Compressible Flow Pedagogical features Solved 600 Numerical 365 Open book 180 Theory 350 375 Total 1870 About the Textbook of Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines This book caters directly to the requirement with a complete and comprehensive cover of the syllabi of various universities in an extremely student-friendly manner. Each chapter is written in a simple, crisp and logical way, with gradual built up of concepts. The language is lucid and easy to understand yet precisely scientific. Theoretical explanations and mathematical derivations are supported with well-labeled and clear figures along with systematically solved examples to enhance the understanding of the concepts. Contents 1. Properties of Fluids 2. Pressure and Its Measurement 3. Hydrostatic Forces on Surfaces 4. Buoyancy and Floatation 5. Kinematics of Fluid Flow 6. Dynamics of Inviscid Flows 7. Flow Through Orifices & Mouthpieces 8. Flow Over Notches & Weirs 9. Dimensional and Model Analysis 10. Flow of Ideal Fluids 11. Dynamics of Viscous Flows 12. Turbulent Flow 13. Flow Through Pipes 14. Boundary Layer Theory 15. Fluid Flow Around Submerged Bodies 16. Compressible Flow 17. Flow in Open Channels 18. Impact of Jets & Jet Propulsions 19. Hydraulic Turbines 20. Centrifugal Pump 21. Reciprocating Pump 22. Miscellaneous Hydraulic Machines About the Sukumar Pati Sukumar Pati, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical & Production Engineering, Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia