Title: Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines
The author: Zoeb Husain, Mohd. Zulkifly Abdullah, Zainal Alimuddin
File format: PDF
Book volume: 245 Pages
File size: 10.5 MB
Content:
Dimensions and Systems of Units
- Dimensions and Units
- Non-Dimensional Quantity
- Pressure Scales
- Fluid Properties
- Surface Tension
- CapilIary Action
- Compressibility and Mach Number
Fluid Flow
- Scope of Fluid Mechnanics
- Laminar and Turbulent Flow
- Momentum Equation for One-Dimensional and Two-Dimensional Flow
- Jet Striking a Plate (3 cases)
- Force Exerted when jet is Deflected by a Moving Vane
- Euler’s and BernQullis Equations and Application of Bernoullis Equation
Thermal and Hydropower Stations
- Steam Turbine and Gas Turbine Power Plant
- Combined Cycle Power Plants and Hydropower Plants
- Underground Power Plants and Surface Power Plant
Fluid Machinery
- Classification of Fluid Machines
- Pumps (Axial and Radial) and Compressors (Axial and Radial)
- Turbines (Pelton Wheel, Francis Turbine, Kaplan Turbine, Steam Turbines, Gas Turbine)
- Euler’s Theory Applied to Turbo Machines
Pelton Turbine
- Description of Pelton Turbine Installation and Analysis
- Pelton Turbine Losses and Efficiencies
- Regulating System of Pelton Wheel Power Station
Francis Turbine
- Description of Francis Turbine and Analysis
- Draft Tube
- Working Proportions and Regulation of Francis Turbine
- Specific Speed of hydraulic Turbines
- Comparison between Pelton and Francis Turbines
Propeller and Kaplan Turbines
- Description of Propeller Turbine and Kaplan Turbine
- Analysis and Construction of Velocity Diagram
- Twisted Blades
- Comparison between Francis, Pelton and Kaplan Turbine
Turbo Pumps
- Human Heart (Pump)
- Description of Centrifugal Pump and Analysis
- Cavitation and Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
- Pumps in Series and Parallel
- Matching Pumps to a System Demand
- Axial Flow Pump
Positive Displacement Pumps
- Description of a Reciprocating Pump and Analysis (Power Output, Pump Efficiency)
- Application of Piston Pumps (Radial Piston Pump, Swashplate Pump, Wobble Plate Pump, Bent Axis Piston Pump and Gear Pump)
