FLUID MECHANICS IMPORTANT FOR MECHANICAL QUESTIONS EACH 5

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UNIT 1

1. Derive an expression for pressure in static fluid element or a fluid element at rest’
2. * Define local and convective acceleration.
3. *** Obtain an expression for continuity equation in 3D in Cartesian coordinates
4. Define i) Density ii) Specific gravity iii) specific weight
5. ** Define i) viscosity ii) Newton’s law of viscosity iii) Kinematic viscosity
6. ** Define i) Path line ii) Stream line iii) Streak line iv) Stream tube v) Flow net
7. * Define i) Stream function ii) Velocity potential function.
8. State and prove Pascal’s law.
9. *** Problems on stream function and velocity potential function.
10. **Problems on Newtons law of viscosity.

UNIT 2
11. *** Derive Bernoullis equation by integration of Eulers equation.List the assumptions made.
12. *** State Impulse momentum equation.Derive an expression for net force exerted on a pipe
bend.
13. Define free vertex and forced vortex flow.
14. Write a short note on Energy correction factors.
15. Continuity equation through controlled volume.
16. ***Problems on pipe bend.

UNIT 3
17. * Explain the types of Manometers
18. ** Explain the Bourdon’s pressure gauge
19. *** With neat sketch explain the working of venturimeter and derive expression for discharge
in venturimeter
20. ** Explain the working of Rotameter.
21. Explain the working of orificemeter
22. * Derive an expression for discharge in a rectangular notch or rectangular weir.
23. * Derive an expression for disaharge in a triangular notch or triangular weir.
24. ** Derive an expression for discharge in a broad crested weir.
25. Derive an expression for discharge in a stepped notch.
26. Write a short notes on partial flumes.
27. *Write short note on i) Pitot tube ii) Hot wire anemometer iii) Transducers
28. **problems on venturimeter and differential manometers and inverted differential manometer.

UNIT 4
29. Difference between laminar and turbulent flow
30. Expain Reynolds experiment
31. ***Derive Hagen Posieuille Formula
32. **Derive Darcy Weisbach Formula
33. **Derive friction factor
34. *Expalin Moody’s chart
35. Explain the concept of boundary layer across the flat plate.
36. *What is boundary layer separation .What are the effects of boundary layer separation explain
with the help of neat sketch.
37. Short note on i)symmetrical and unsymmetrical aerofoils ii) Factors affecting boundary layer
38. **Write a short note on Magnus effect.
39. **problems on boundary layer and darcys formula.

UNIT 5

40. **Derive Bernoullis euation for isothermal and adiabatic process in case of compressible flow
41. Derive Impulse momentum equation for compressible flow
42. **Expression for velocity of pressure wave or sound wave in case of isothermal and adiabatic
process
43. **Define Mach number .Differentiate between subsonic, sonic and supersonic flow.
44. *Define mach cone,Mach angle ,zone of action and zone of silence
45. ***Define stagnation point .Derive an expression for stagnation pressure ,stagnation density
and stagnation temperature in terms of mach number M .
46. **Derive sound wave in terms of bulk modulus
47. **problems on mach number.