Basic Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines 1st Edition
Basic Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines 1st Edition is concerned with the behavior of liquids and gases at rest and in motion. The proper understanding of mechanics of fluids is important in many branches of engineering: in bio-mechanics the flow of blood is of interest; ocean currents require a knowledge of fluid mechanics; chemical processing of plants require a thorough knowledge of fluid mechanics; aeronautical engineers require knowledge of flow of air over the aircraft to reduce drag and increase lift; mechanical engineers require knowledge of fluid properties to design pumps, water turbines, gas turbines and rockets; civil engineers require fluid mechanics to study river currents and erosion; and environmentalists require knowledge of fluid properties for solving pollution problems of air and water to control flood, irrigation channels, etc.
Before we study fluid mechanics let us discuss the dimensions and units that will be used in this book. There are four fundamental dimensions: length, mass, time and temperature. The dimensions of all other quantities can be expressed in terms of fundamental dimensions. For example, Force can be expressed in terms of fundamental dimensions of mass, length and time.
Fluid Mechanics informed by numerous engineering applications and examples, this reference presents and analyzes major types of fluid machinery and the major classes of turbines, as well as pump technology. It offers professionals and students in hydraulic engineering with background concepts as well as practical coverage of modern turbine technologies, fully explaining the advantages of both steam and gas turbines. Description, design, and operational information for the Pelton, Francis, Propeller, and Kaplan turbines are provided, as are outlines of various types of power plants. It provides solved examples, chapter problems, and a thorough case study.
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Basic Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines 1st Edition Product details
- Hardcover: 234 pages
- Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (February 27, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1420095145
- ISBN-13: 978-1420095142
- Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Basic Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines 1st Edition Content
- Dimensions and Systems of Units
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- Fluid Flow
- Thermal and Hydropower Stations
- Fluid Machinery
- Pelton Turbine
- Francis Turbine
- Propeller and Kaplan Turbines
- Turbo Pumps
- Positive Displacement Pumps
- Solved Examples
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Answers
- References
- Index
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