18AUL58 Fluid Mechanics and Fuel Testing Lab syllabus for AU

A d v e r t i s e m e n t

Experiments

PART A

Fluid Mechanics

1. Determination of coefficient of discharge of venturi meter and orifice meter.

2. Determination of major and minor losses in pipe flow (sudden enlargement, contraction, bend, entry and exit).

3. Performance testing of fluid pumps (Centrifugal, reciprocating and gear pumps).

4. Performance testing of air blowers.

PART B

1. Determination of flash and fire point of fuels.

2. Determination of calorific value of solid, liquid and gaseous fuel

3. Determination of viscosity of oils using redwood, saybolt and Torsion viscometer.

4. Determination of carbon residue and moisture content in a fuel.

5. Determination of cloud and pour point of oils.

Course Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

Determine coefficient of discharge of venturimeter and orifice meter.
Determine major and minor losses in flow through pipes.
Investigate performance characteristics of various fluid pumps.
Determine flash point, fire point, calorific value, viscosity, cloud point, moisture content of fuel and lubricants.

Conduct of Practical Examination:

1. All laboratory experiments are to be included for practical examination.

2. Breakup of marks and the instructions printed on the cover page of answer script to be strictly adhered by the examiners.

3. Students can pick one experiment from each part from lot prepared by examiners.

4. Max. Marks for part A and B should be 30, 50 marks respectively and for viva 20 marks.

5. Change of experiment is allowed only once and 15% Marks allotted to the procedure part to be made zero.