Fluid Mechanics (In SI Units)

The book provides a well-balanced coverage of physical concepts, mathematical operations and practical demonstrations within the scope of Fluid Mechanics. The text provides a highly intuitive and practical understanding of the topics by excellent progression from physical concepts to engineering applications. The concepts have been presented in an unambiguous, precise and to the point manner.

Key Features:

Architecture, Programming, Interfacing of Microprocessors and Microcontrollers explained in lucid language
Hands-on approach through applications such as Traffic Control, Keyboard Interfacing, Stepper Motor Control, Seven-Segment Display, Control of Firing Circuit of a Thyristor

Table Of Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Pressure Distribution in a Fluid
3. Integral Relations for a Control Volume
4. Differential Relation for Fluid Flow
5. Dimensional Analysis and Similarity
6. Viscous Flow in Ducts
7. Flow Past Immersed Bodies
8. Potential Flow and Computational Fluid Dynamics
9. Compressible Flow
10. Open-Channel Flow
11. Turbomachnery
Appendix A: Physical Properties of Fluids
Appendix B: Compressible Flow Tables
Appendix C: Conversion Factors
Appendix D: Equations of Motion in Cylindrical Coordinates
Answers to Selected Problems
Index