The objective of this book is to present the principles of fluid mechanics and the application of these principles to practical, applied problems. Primary emphasis is on fluid properties, the measurement of pressure, density, viscosity, and flow, fluid statics, flow of fluids in pipes and noncircular conduits, pump selection and application, open channel flow, forces developed by fluidsin motion, the design and analysis of HVAC ducts, and flow of gases.
Applications are shown in the mechanical field including fluid power, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); the chemical field including flow in materials processing systems; and the civil and environmental fields as applied to water and waste systems, fluid storage and distribution systems, and open channel flow. This book is directed to angineering field where the ability to apply the principles of fluid mechanics is the primary goal.
Those using this book are expected to have an understanding of algebra, trigonometry, and physics mechanics. After completing the book, the student should have the ability to design and analyze practical fluid flow systems and to continue learning in the field. Other applied courses, such as fluid power, HVAC, and civil hydraulics, could be taught following this course. Alternatively, this book could be used to teach selected fluid mechanics topics within such courses.
Chapter 1 The Nature of Fluids and the Study of Fluid Mechanics
Chapter 2 Viscosity of Fluids
Chapter 3 Pressure Measurement
Chapter 4 Forces Due to Static Fluids
Chapter 5 Bulyancy and Stability
Chapter 6 Flow of Fluids and Bernoulli's Equation
Chapter 7 General Energy Equation
Chapter 8 Reynolds Number, Laminar Flow, and Turbulent Flow
Chapter 9 Energy Losses Due to Friction
Chapter 10 Minor Losses
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