18MEL57: Fluid Mechanics and Machines Lab ME Syllabus for BE 5th Sem 2018 Scheme VTU

Fluid Mechanics and Machines Lab detailed Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering (ME), 2018 scheme has been taken from the VTUs official website and presented for the VTU students. For Course Code, Teaching Department, Paper Setting Board, Theory Lectures, Tutorial, Practical/Drawing, Duration in Hours, CIE Marks, Total Marks, Credits and other information do visit full semester subjects post given below. The Syllabus PDF files can also be downloaded from the official website of the university.

For all other VTU 5th Sem ME Syllabus for BE 2018 Scheme, do visit VTU 5th Sem ME Syllabus for BE 2018 Scheme Subjects. The detailed Syllabus for fluid mechanics and machines lab is as follows.

Course Learning Objectives:

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Experiments

PART A

1. Lab layout, calibration of instruments and standards to be discussed
2. Determination of coefficient of friction of flow in a pipe.
3. Determination of minor losses in flow through pipes.
4. Application of momentum equation for determination of coefficient of impact of jets on flat and curved blades
5. Calibration of flow measuring devices.

PART B

1. Performance on hydraulic Turbines
   1. Pelton wheel
   2. Francis Turbine
   3. Kaplan Turbines
2. Performance hydraulic Pumps
   1. Single stage and Multi stage centrifugal pumps
   2. Reciprocating pump.
3. Performance test on a two stage Reciprocating Air Compressor.
4. Performance test on an Air Blower.

PART C (OPTIONAL)

1. Visit to Hydraulic Power station/ Municipal Water Pump House and Case Studies
2. Demonstration of cut section models of Hydraulic turbines and Pumps.

Course Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. CO1: Perform experiments to determine the coefficient of discharge of flow measuring devices.
2. CO2: Conduct experiments on hydraulic turbines and pumps to draw characteristics.
3. CO3: Test basic performance parameters of hydraulic turbines and pumps and execute the knowledge in real life situations.
4. CO4: Determine the energy flow pattern through the hydraulic turbines and pumps.
5. CO5: Exhibit his competency towards preventive maintenance of hydraulic machines.

Conduct of Practical Examination:

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Scheme of Examination:

1. ONE question from part A: 30 Marks
2. ONE question from part B: 50 Marks
3. Viva –Voice : 20 Marks
4. Total : 100 Marks

For detail Syllabus of all other subjects of BE Mechanical Engineering, 2018 scheme do visit Mechanical Engineering 5th Sem Syllabus for 2018 scheme.

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