Credits: 4 (3-1-0)
Prerequisites: APL106
Overlaps with: Some overlap with ESL768, CVL482
Description
Basic fluid mechanics of turbo-machinery, momentum and the head-
momentum equations, Classification of Hydrodynamic machines, Theory of turbo machinery, Euler’s theorem, Velocity and pressure diagram, Head, Power, Efficiency Dimensional analysis and similarity, Specific-speed, Hill curves; Pelton Turbine: working principle, velocity triangles, nozzle and flow regulating mechanism, jet deflector, braking, power and efficiency; Francis and Kaplan Turbines, working principles, degree of reaction, velocity triangles, power and efficiency, regulation; draft tube; Performance characteristics of turbines; Hydro-kinematic turbines, Pump as turbine; Centrifugal and axial flow pumps, head-flow rate, specific speed, power, efficiency, operating point for different pump systems, cavitation in pumps and turbines; Hydrodynamic transmissions.
Prerequisite Tree
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ESL331-392[ESL331]
ESL331-392 --> APL106-392[APL106]
APL106-392 --> APL100-392[APL100]
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