Introduction To Fluid Mechanics And Fluid Machines (revised Edition)

1. Introduction and Fundamental Concepts

2. Fluid Statics

3. Kinematics of Fluid

4. Conservation Equations and Analysis of Finite Control Volumes

5. Applications of Equations of Motion and Mechanical Energy

6. Principles of Physical Similarity and Dimensional Analysis

7. Flow of Ideal Fluids

8. Viscous Incompressible Flows

9. Laminar Boundary Layers

10. Turbulent Flow

11. Applications of Viscous Flows Through Pipes

12. Flows with a Free Surface

13. Applications of Unsteady Flows

14. Compressible Flow

15. Principles of Fluid Machines

16. Compressors, Fans and Blowers

Appendix: A ? Physical Properties of Fluids

Appendix: B ? Review of Preliminary Concepts in Vectors and their Operations

New 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