Fluid Mechanics

Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts

• • 1.1 Introduction
• • 1.2 Characteristics of Matter
• • 1.3 Systems of Units
• • 1.4 Calculations
• • 1.5 Problem Solving
• • 1.6 Some Basic Fluid Properties
• • 1.7 Viscosity
• • 1.8 Viscosity Measurement
• • 1.9 Vapor Pressure
• • 1.10 Surface Tension and Capillarity

Chapter 2: Fluid Statics

• • 2.1 Pressure
• • 2.2 Absolute and Gage Pressure
• • 2.3 Static Pressure Variation
• • 2.4 Pressure Variation for Incompressible Fluids
• • 2.5 Pressure Variation for Compressible Fluids
• • 2.6 Measurement of Static Pressure
• • 2.7 Hydrostatic Force on a Plane Surface— Formula Method
• • 2.8 Hydrostatic Force on a Plane Surface— Geometrical Method
• • 2.9 Hydrostatic Force on a Plane Surface— Integration Method
• • 2.10 Hydrostatic Force on an Inclined Plane or Curved Surface
• • 2.11 Buoyancy
• • 2.12 Stability
• • 2.13 Constant Translational Acceleration of a Liquid
• • 2.14 Steady Rotation of a Liquid

Chapter 3: Kinematics of Fluid Motion

• • 3.1 Graphical Descriptions of Fluid Flow
• • 3.2 Velocity
• • 3.3 Fluid Acceleration
• • 3.4 Streamline Coordinates

Chapter 4: Flow and the Conservation of Mass

• • 4.1 Volumetric Flow, Mass Flow, and Average Velocity
• • 4.2 Flow Classification
• • 4.3 Finite Control Volumes
• • 4.4 The Reynolds Transport Theorem
• • 4.5 Conservation of Mass

Chapter 5: Work and Energy

• • 5.1 Euler’s Equations of Motion
• • 5.2 The Bernoulli Equation
• • 5.3 Applications of the Bernoulli Equation
• • 5.4 Energy and Hydraulic Grade Lines
• • 5.5 The Energy Equation

Chapter 6: Fluid Momentum

• • 6.1 The Linear Momentum Equation
• • 6.2 Applications to Bodies at Rest
• • 6.3 Applications to Bodies Having Constant Velocity
• • 6.4 The Angular Momentum Equation
• • 6.5 Propellers and Wind Turbines
• • 6.6 Applications for Control Volumes Having Accelerated Motion
• • 6.7 Turbojets and Turbofans
• • 6.8 Rockets

Chapter 7: Differential Fluid Flow

• • 7.1 Differential Analysis
• • 7.2 Kinematics of Differential Fluid Elements
• • 7.3 Circulation and Vorticity
• • 7.4 Conservation of Mass
• • 7.5 Equations of Motion for a Fluid Particle
• • 7.6 The Euler and Bernoulli Equations
• • 7.7 Potential Flow Hydrodynamics
• • 7.8 The Stream Function
• • 7.9 The Potential Function
• • 7.10 Basic Two-Dimensional Flows
• • 7.11 Superposition of Flows
• • 7.12 The Navier–Stokes Equations
• • 7.13 Computational Fluid Dynamics

Chapter 8: Dimensional Analysis and Similitude

• • 8.1 Dimensional Analysis
• • 8.2 Important Dimensionless Numbers
• • 8.3 The Buckingham Pi Theorem
• • 8.4 Some General Considerations Related to Dimensional Analysis
• • 8.5 Similitude

Chapter 9: Viscous Flow within Enclosed Conduits

• • 9.1 Steady Laminar Flow between Parallel Plates
• • 9.2 Navier–Stokes Solution for Steady Laminar Flow between Parallel Plates
• • 9.3 Steady Laminar Flow within a Pipe
• • 9.4 Navier–Stokes Solution for Steady Laminar Flow within a Pipe
• • 9.5 The Reynolds Number
• • 9.6 Fully Developed Flow from an Entrance
• • 9.7 Laminar and Turbulent Shear Stress within a Pipe
• • 9.8 Steady Turbulent Flow within a Pipe

Chapter 10: Analysis and Design for Pipe Flow

• • 10.1 Resistance to Flow in Pipes
• • 10.2 Losses Occurring from Pipe Fittings and Transitions
• • 10.3 Single-Pipeline Flow
• • 10.4 Pipe Systems
• • 10.5 Flow Measurement

Chapter 11: Viscous Flow over External Surfaces

• • 11.1 The Concept of the Boundary Layer
• • 11.2 Laminar Boundary Layers
• • 11.3 The Momentum Integral Equation
• • 11.4 Turbulent Boundary Layers
• • 11.5 Laminar and Turbulent Boundary Layers
• • 11.6 Drag and Lift
• • 11.7 Pressure Gradient Effects
• • 11.8 The Drag Coefficient
• • 11.9 Drag Coefficients for Bodies Having Various Shapes
• • 11.10 Methods for Reducing Drag
• • 11.11 Lift and Drag on an Airfoil

Chapter 12: Open-Channel Flow

• • 12.1 Types of Flow in Open Channels
• • 12.2 Open-Channel Flow Classifications
• • 12.3 Specific Energy
• • 12.4 Open-Channel Flow over a Rise or Bump
• • 12.5 Open-Channel Flow under a Sluice Gate
• • 12.6 Steady Uniform Channel Flow
• • 12.7 Gradually Varied Flow
• • 12.8 The Hydraulic Jump
• • 12.9 Weirs

Chapter 13: Compressible Flow

• • 13.1 Thermodynamic Concepts
• • 13.2 Wave Propagation through a Compressible Fluid
• • 13.3 Types of Compressible Flow
• • 13.4 Stagnation Properties
• • 13.5 Isentropic Flow through a Variable Area
• • 13.6 Isentropic Flow through Converging and Diverging Nozzles
• • 13.7 The Effect of Friction on Compressible Flow
• • 13.8 The Effect of Heat Transfer on Compressible Flow
• • 13.9 Normal Shock Waves
• • 13.10 Shock Waves in Nozzles
• • 13.11 Oblique Shock Waves
• • 13.12 Compression and Expansion Waves
• • 13.13 Compressible Flow Measurement

Chapter 14: Turbomachines

• • 14.1 Types of Turbomachines
• • 14.2 Axial-Flow Pumps
• • 14.3 Radial-Flow Pumps
• • 14.4 Ideal Performance for Pumps
• • 14.5 Turbines
• • 14.6 Pump Performance
• • 14.7 Cavitation and the Net Positive Suction Head
• • 14.8 Pump Selection Related to the Flow System
• • 14.9 Turbomachine Similitude