Experiments
PART A
1 Lab layout, calibration of instruments and standards to be discussed
2 Determination of coefficient of friction of flow in a pipe.
3 Determination of minor losses in flow through pipes.
4 Application of momentum equation for determination of coefficient of impact of jets on flat and curved blades
5 Calibration of flow measuring devices.
PART B
6 Performance on hydraulic Turbines a. Pelton wheel b. Francis Turbine c. Kaplan Turbines
7 Performance hydraulic Pumps d. Single stage and Multi stage centrifugal pumps e. Reciprocating pump.
8 Performance test on a two stage Reciprocating Air Compressor.
9 Performance test on an Air Blower.
PART C (OPTIONAL)
10 Visit to Hydraulic Power station/ Municipal Water Pump House and Case Studies
11 Demonstration of cut section models of Hydraulic turbines and Pumps.
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
CO1: Perform experiments to determine the coefficient of discharge of flow measuring devices.
CO2: Conduct experiments on hydraulic turbines and pumps to draw characteristics.
CO3: Test basic performance parameters of hydraulic turbines and pumps and execute the knowledge in real life situations.
CO4: Determine the energy flow pattern through the hydraulic turbines and pumps.
CO5: Exhibit his competency towards preventive maintenance of hydraulic machines.
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 the questions lot prepared by the examiners.
4. Change of experiment is allowed only once and 15% Marks allotted to the procedure part to be made zero.
Scheme of Examination:
ONE question from part A : 30 Marks
ONE question from part B : 50 Marks
Viva –Voice : 20 Marks
Total : 100 Marks