Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Civil Engineering Part Time SCIA1402 Applied Hydraulic Engineering Syllabus

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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Civil Engineering Part Time SCIA1402 Applied Hydraulic Engineering Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

SCIA1402 APPLIED HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 * 0 3 100

UNIT 1 UNIFORM FLOW 9 Hrs.
Free surface flows – comparison with pipe flow, Classification of flow in open channels. Uniform flow Equations for uniform
flow - Chezy’s and Manning’s equations, Most efficient channel sections of different geometry. Velocity distribution in open
channels-Determination of normal depth and velocity, Specific energy and Specific force diagrams, Critical flow in
rectangular channel.

UNIT 2 GRADUALLY VARIED FLOW 9 Hrs.
Dynamic Equation for gradually varied flow - in wide rectangular channels - different forms of the dynamic equation, channel
bottom slopes - Study of surface profiles and its Characteristics in prismatic channels, backwater computation Direct step
method and Standard step method, Graphical method - Applications.

UNIT 3 RAPIDLY VARIED FLOW 9 Hrs.
Rapidly varied flow, hydraulic jump - initial and sequent depths, non-dimensional equation, Practical application of hydraulic
jump, Types of jump in horizontal floor, Basic characteristics of the jump, Energy loss, efficiency, height of jump. Energy
dissipation – Surges and surge through channel transitions.

UNIT 4 TURBINES 9 Hrs.
Impact of Jet on vanes – Turbines – classification – impulse turbines – Pelton wheel –Reaction turbines – Francis and
Kaplan Turbines - draft tubes - Governing of a Francis turbine - Performance of turbines - specific speed and their
significance.

UNIT 5 PUMPS 9 Hrs.
Centrifugal pump: description and working - Head, discharge and efficiency - pressure rise - minimum starting speed –
cavitation – priming – multistage pumps –characteristic curves. Reciprocating pump: Description and working types –
discharge and slip – power required to drive the pump-Indicator diagram – Airvessel – work done against friction with and
without airvessels.
Max. 45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1 - Apply the knowledge of fluid mechanics in addressing problem in open channels.
CO2 - Design Channels.
CO3 - Compute the flow profiles in channel transitions.
CO4 - Understand the principles, working and application of Pumps.
CO5 - Understand the concept of hydraulic jumps.
CO6 - Understand the principles, working and application of Turbines.

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Jain. A.K., "Fluid Mechanics", Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 2014.
2. Modi P.N.and Seth S.M.,"Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics", Standard Book House, New Delhi, 2002.
3. Subramanya K., "Flow in open channels", Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2009, 3rd Edition.
4. Ven Te Chow, "Open Channel Hydraulics", McGraw Hill, New York, 2009.
5. Rajesh Srivastava, "Flow through open channels", Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2008.
6. Bansal R.K, "Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines", Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 2018.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 10 Questions of 2 marks each - No choice 20 Marks
PART B: 2 Questions from each unit of internal choice; each carrying 16 marks 80 Marks