Fluid Mechanics and Machinery (313309) MSBTE QuAn Question Answer Book

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QuAn Book – Fluid Mechanics and Machinery (313309)

The QuAn Book for Fluid Mechanics and Machinery (Subject Code: 313309) is a premium study material designed for MSBTE K-Scheme Diploma Engineering students. It provides a complete, topicwise question bank with model answers to help you score maximum marks.

Syllabus Coverage (MSBTE K-Scheme)

• Unit I – Properties of Fluid and Fluid Pressure Measurement: Properties of Fluid: Density, Specific gravity, Specific volume, Specific Weight, Dynamic viscosity, Kinematic viscosity, Surface tension, Capillarity, Vapor Pressure, Compressibility, Types of fluids, Simple numerical on properties of fluids; Fluid Pressure: Fluid pressure, Pressure head, Pressure intensity, Pascal’s law, Concept of absolute vacuum, gauge pressure, atmospheric pressure, absolute pressure, Different units of pressure and their inter-relation, Simple numerical; Fluid Pressure Measurement Devices: Construction and working principle of piezometer, simple U-tube manometer and differential U-tube manometers, Numerical on above manometers, Construction and working principle of Bourdon tube pressure gauge; Hydrostatics: Total pressure, center of pressure- regular surface forces on immersed bodies in liquid in horizontal and vertical position, Simple Numerical
• Unit II – Fundamentals of Fluid Flow and Flow Measurement: Types of Fluid Flows: steady, unsteady, uniform, non uniform, rotational, irrotational, 1-D, 2-D and 3-D flows, Laminar, turbulent, Concept of Reynold’s number; Continuity equation, Bernoulli’s theorem; Construction and working principle of Venturimeter, coefficient of discharge, simple numerical on it; Construction and working principle of Orifice meter, Hydraulic coefficients (Cd, Cc, Cv), simple numerical on it; Construction and working principle of Pitot Tube and numerical on it
• Unit III – Flow through Pipes: Laws of fluid friction for laminar and turbulent flow; Darcy’s equation and Chezy’s equation for calculation of frictional losses, Numerical on above equations; Minor losses in fittings and valves (No numerical); Hydraulic gradient line and total energy line; Hydraulic power transmission through pipes, Simple numerical; Water hammer phenomenon in pipes, causes and remedial measures
• Unit IV – Hydraulic Turbines: Impact of jet on fixed vertical flat plate, moving vertical flat plate, curved vanes with special reference to turbines and pumps, Numerical on above conditions; Layout of hydroelectric power plant and function of each component, Water Storage systems used in Ancient India (IKS); Classification of hydraulic turbines; Construction, working principle, velocity diagram and applications of Pelton wheel, Kaplan turbine and Francis turbine; Draft tubes: Types, Concept of cavitation in turbines; Calculation of Work done, Power output, efficiency of Pelton turbine only; Criteria for selection of hydraulic turbines and performance characteristics
• Unit V – Centrifugal and Reciprocating Pumps: Centrifugal Pumps: Water lifting devices used in Ancient India (IKS), Classification, Construction and working principle of Centrifugal pump, Types of casings and impellers, Priming methods, Static head, Manometric head, NPSH, Work done, Manometric efficiency, Overall efficiency, Numerical on above parameters, Performance Characteristics of Centrifugal pumps, Troubleshooting, Construction, working and applications of multistage pump; Reciprocating Pump: Construction, working principle and applications of single and double acting reciprocating pumps, Slip, Negative slip, Cavitation and Separation, Use of air vessels, Indicator diagram with effect of acceleration head & frictional head, Pump selection criteria based on head and discharge (No numerical on reciprocating pumps)

What’s Inside the QuAn Book?

• Topicwise Question Bank – All important 2, 4 and 6 marks questions by unit
• Model Answers – Step-by-step solutions with diagrams and marking scheme
• Previous Exam Questions – Actual MSBTE Summer and Winter exam questions
• Frequency Analysis – Most repeated questions highlighted for focused study
• Marking Scheme – Know exactly what to write to score full marks
• Last Minute Ready – Ideal for quick and focused exam preparation

Subject Code: 313309 | Subject: Fluid Mechanics and Machinery | Board: MSBTE | Scheme: K Scheme | Published by: ReemaS Edutech, Kolhapur