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Fluid Mechanics
1. Define viscosity state and explain Newton’s Law of viscosity. [11-sp, 06-sp, 04-sp, 10-Apr, 03-Apr, 00-Oct]

2. Derive an expression for the depth of centre of pressure from free surface of liquid of an inclined planed surface submerged in the liquid. [11-Oct, 07-Sep, 94, 95]

3. Find an expression for the drag force on smooth sphere of diameter D, Moving with uniform velocity v fluid density ρ and dynamic viscosity μ. [11-Oct, 10-Oct, 04-Sep]

4. State and prove Bernoulli’s equation. List the assumption, you made during derivation. [11-Oct, 12-Apr, 11-Apr, 10-Oct, 09-Oct, 08-Oct, 07-May, 05-Sep, 04-Sep, 03-Set, 02-Oct]

5. Derive an expression for mass flow rate of compressible fluid thorough an orifice or nozzle to a large tank, what is the condition for maximum rate of flow?

6. Write down dimension in terms of fundamental quantities of the following both in M-L-T and F-L-T system: mass, angular velocity, discharge, stream function, force, density, specific weight, absolute viscosity, shear stress, thermal conductivity, pressure, energy, surface tension, mass flow-rate, torque and moment. [11-Apr, 08-Oct, 06-May, 83, 96]

7. Using Buckingham’s π-theorem, show that the velocity through a circular orifice is given by, where H=heat of flow, D=diameter of orifice, μ=absolute viscosity, ρ=density & g=acceleration due to gravity. [11-Apr, 09-Apr, 04-May]

8. What is the meant by “Most economical Section” of an open channel? How is it determinal? [11-Apr, 09-Apr, 05-Sep, (p-771)]

9. Differentiate between: (1) frictional force and viscous force; (2) Dynamic viscosity and kinematic viscosity; (3) Newtonian fluid and non-Newtonian fluid. [10-Oct]

10. Illustrate briefly the importance of dimension less numbers in analyzing the characteristics of different fluid flow problems and fluid machineries. [10-Oct, (p-294)]

11. Deduce the expression for a flew through a v-notch?  * Triangular notch. [10-Oct, 04-May (u 11)]

12 Show that for the most economical rectangular channel section (1) The depth of flow is equal to half the base width; (2) Hydraulic radius is equal to half the depth. [10-Oct (p: 771-772)]

13 What is centre of pressure? Prove that for an inclined plane surface submerged in a static fluid, center of pressure in always below center of gravity. [10-Apr, 02-Apr]
14 Deduce the continuity equation for a control volume in differential form. [10-Apr]

15 compare between an orifice-meter and a venture-meter? [10-Apr, (p-232)]

16 Deduce an equation for the actual flow rate of water through a venture-meter inclined at an angle of 30 degree with the horizontal. [10-Apr]

17 What is Buckingham’s π-theorem? Give its merits and demerits over Rayleigh’s method. [10-Apr, 02-Apr]

18 What are the conditions for maximum velocity and maximum discharge through a circular open channel? Prove these conditions. [10-Apr, 09-Apr, 06-May, (p: 791-93)]

19. Prove that the steady laminar flow through a circle pipe, the velocity distribution across the section is parabolic and the average velocity is half the maximum local velocity. [10-Apr]

20. derive an expression for the hydrostatic force on a submerged plane surface. Also, derive the expression for the respective centre of pressure. [09-Oct]

21. Derive an expression for the velocity profile of a fully developed laminar flow in a pipe. List all the assumptions made derive the expression for: a) the maximum velocity; b) the average velocity; c) the Pressure drop; d) the head loss. [09-Oct]

22. Derive an expression of word done for the force exerted by a jet of water which strikes a flat plate with a velocity v, when the plate moves with a velocity u and is inclined at an angle θ. [09-Apr]

23. Deduce the conditions for the rectangular channel of best section? [09(Apr)]

24. Find an expression of pressure ratio in terms of “mach number” in the upstream and downstream of a normal shock wave. [09-Apr]

25. What is metacentric height? Derive an expression to calculate it. [08(Oct), 06(May), 04(Sep)]
26. Show that the maximum efficiency of the jet striling normally on a series of flat plates mounted on the periphery of a wheel is 50%. [05-Oct]

27. Show that for a laminar flow through a pipe of radius, the average velocity of flow occurs at a distance of from the centre. [08-Oct]

28. What is meant by “critical flow” in a nozzle for air flow through a convergent divergent nozzle? Find an expression to relate area ratio & Mach number considering critical flow. [08-Oct]

29. For the flow through a pipe, the pressure drop per unit length AP/L, depends on the pipe diameter D, the pipe roughness k, the average velocity v, the fluid density ρ, the fluid viscosity μ find the group of dimensionless numbers. [08-Apr]

30. Show that the Reynolds number VD/μ is the ratio of inertia force and viscous force. [08-Apr]
31. Fond the condition for the most economical trapezoidal channel section. [08-Apr]

32. Explain briefly the following types of equilibrium of floating bodies a) stable equilibrium b) unstable equilibrium c) Neutral equilibrium d) Meta centre. [07-Sep, 06-May, 03Sep]

33. A care of specific gravity so is floating in water with its apex downwards. It has a radius R, and vertical height H, show that for stable equilibrium of cone.  and , where h is the depth of immersion & 2α is the apex angle. [07-Sep]

34. Define the following dimensionless number and state their significance for fluid flow problems: a) Reynolds number b) Fraud’s number c) Mach’s number. [07-Sep, 05-Sep]

35. The velocity distribution in a pipe is given by  where the symbols have their usual meaning. Obtain an expression for average velocity in terms of. [07-Sep, 04-Sep]

36. The frictional torque T of a disc of diameter D, rotating at a speed of N in a fluid of viscosity μ & density ρ in a turbulent flow is given by  , Prove this by the method of dimensional analysis. [07-May]

37. Derive Hagen Poiseulle equation and state the assumptions. [12-Apr, 07-May]

38. Prove that in case of forced vortex, the nise of liquid level at the ends y equal to the fall of liquid level at the axis of rotation. [12-Apr, 06-Sep, 04-Sep]

39. Describe an orifice-meter and find an expression for measuring discharge through a pipe with this device. [06-Sep]

40. What is a pitot tube? How is it used to measure velocity of flow at any point in a pipe? [06-Sep]

41. Show that co-efficient friction for laminar flow through a circular pipe is given by  where Re is the Reginald’s number. [06-Sep]

42. For a trapezoidal channel of most economic section prove: a) Half of top width to length of one of the sloping sides. b) Hydraulic mean depth is equal to half the depth of flow. [06-Sep, 03-Sep]

43. The discharge Q of a centrifugal pump depends on the mass density of fluid ρ, speed of the pump N, the diameter of impeller D, the menometric H and the viscosity of the fluid μ, show that . [06-May, 03-Apr]

44. Derive an expression for discharge through a stepped rectangular notch having width of  with depth of the flow  respectively. [06-May]

45. What is Chezy’s formula is an open channel flow? Derive it. [06-May]

46. What Newtonian, Non-Newtonian & plastic fluids. Show them on a shear stress vs velocity gradient point. [05-Sep]

47. Define the terms: Vortex flow, forced vortex, free vortex. [05-Sep]

48. Write short note: a) Moody diagram b) Orifice-meter c) pitot static tube d) Meta Centric Height e) Total head. [05-Sep. 05-May, 02-Apr]

49. What is the difference between centre of pressure & centre of gravity? [05-May]

50. What are minor losses? Find an expression to determine the loss of head due to friction a uniform pipe for turbulent flow. [05-May (p-503,504)]

51. What do you understand by optimum shape of cross section for an open channel? Find the conditions of optimum cross section for a trapezoidal channel. [05-May]

52. What are the different type of similarities which may exist between a model and a prototype? Explain the different similarities. [05-May]

53. Explain the different type of energies of a fluid in motion. Derive the Fuller’s equation for steady flow along a streamline. [05-may]

54. What do you understand by the terms “viscosity & viscosity index”? [04, 03-Sep]

55. Using Bernoulli’s equation show how velocity of fluid is measured by pitot tube. [04-Sep]

56. What is meant by the best hydraulic cross-section for an open channel? [04-Sep]

57. Obtain an expression of velocity profile for laminar flow through a circular pipe and show that the centre line velocity is double the average velocity. [04-May] 

Another Question
58. What is an impulse momentum equation? What are its applications? [12-Apr]

59. Show that the hydraulic mean depth of trapezoidal channel having the best propotion is half of the minimum depth. [12-Apr]

60. How do you differentiate between a laminar flow and turbulent flow? Derive the most commonly used equation for velocity distribution for laminar flow through pipes. Hence show that averaged velocity through the pipe is half the central line velocity. [11-Apr]

61. When liquid in a cylindrical container is subjected to constant angular rotation, the liquid surface at the periphery of the cylinder rises to the same amount as the centre dips in the middle “show this analytically. [11-Apr]

62. Explain why liquid column mano-meters of different kinds are for the measurement of small pressures. [08-Apr]

63. Derive an expression of the depth of paraboloid formed by the surface of a liquid contained in a cylindrical tank which is rotated at a constant angular speed ω about its vertical axis. [07-Sep]

64. Define kinematic viscosity, dynamic viscosity, capillarity and monometry. [06-May]

65. Define Buckingham π-theorem. Using Buckingham π-theorem prove that power supplied by a pump is given by  where γ is specific weight. Q is volume flow rate & H is total head. [04-May]

66. Deduce an equation for the actual flow through a triangular notch? [04-May]

67. Using the method of dimensional analysis obtain an expression for discharge Q over a rectangular weir, the discharge depends on head, H over the weir, acceleration due to gravity g, length of weir erest L, height of weir oner  (70) the channel bottom Z and kinematic viscosity v of the liquid. [03-Sep]

68. Derive an expression for the universal velocity distribution for a flow through a circular pipe.[03-Sep]

69. Derive an expression for the reaction between the gets as  where P is the resultant force due to water acting at night angels to the gate and α is the angel of inclination of gate to normal side of lock. [03-Apr]

70. Prove that the when liquid contained in cylindrical tank at a constant angular velocity ω the rise of the liquid level at the end is equal to the fall of liquid at the axis of rotation. [03-Apr]

71. Prove that the enor in discharge due to enor in the measurement of head over a triangular notch given by . [03-Apr]

72. Derive an expression for mass flow rate of compressible fluid through a nozzle to a large tank. What is the condition for the maximum flow rate? [03-Apr]

73. Explain Bulk modulus of elasticity with reference of fluid. [02-Oct, 02-Apr]

74. Difference between pressure head and velocity head. [02-Oct]

75. Prove that the centre of pressure of a fully submerged uniformly thick plane lamina is always below the centre of gravity of the lamina. [02-Oct]

76. For laminar flow derive an expression for the friction co-efficient  in terms of the Reynold’s number. [02-Apr]

77. Draw schematic diagram of an orifice-meter, find an expression for the actual flow rate through a venture-meter inclined at an angel of 30 degree with the horizontal. [02-Apr]

78. What is minor loss? Derive an expression for the loss of head due to sudden contraction of pipe. [02-Apr]

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