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G H RAISONI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi and Recognized by DTE, Maharashtra)

An Autonomous Institute & Affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur

Accredited by NAAC with A+ Grade

Department of Mechanical Engineering

FLUID MECHANICS AND MACHINERY LAB

Block B

Ground Floor

Room No B-0-02

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Outline

Department Vision & Mission
About Laboratory
List of Major Equipment
Laboratory Course Outcome
List of Experiments
Glimpses of Laboratory

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Department Vision & Mission

Department Vision

To create excellence in the field of Mechanical Engineering by imparting quality education so as to develop our students to be capable of facing technological challenges

Department Mission

MD1: To impart quality teaching–learning and assessment process that ensures attainment of program outcomes.

MD2: To provide quality, innovative, and industry-relevant education that develops competent and professional mechanical engineers with strong fundamentals and problem-solving skills.

MD3: To promote experiential and research-oriented learning through projects, internships, industry interaction, use of modern engineering tools, and to inculcate professional ethics, teamwork, communication skills, and lifelong learning to address societal and global challenges.

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About Laboratory

The Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory is a vital part of engineering education, focusing on understanding the fundamental principles of fluid behavior and their practical applications in engineering systems.
This lab allows students to gain hands-on experience and deepen their knowledge in fluid dynamics, flow measurement, and the performance of various fluid machinery such as pumps and turbines.
The experiments conducted in this lab help students observe concepts such as fluid flow characteristics, Bernoulli's theorem, venturimeter and orifice meter applications, and fluid friction through pipes.
By utilizing various instruments and equipment, students explore the behavior of fluids under different conditions and study the impact of factors like velocity, pressure, and flow rate on fluid movement.

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About Laboratory

Moreover, the lab is equipped with devices like centrifugal pumps, Pelton wheels, and Francis turbines, which enable students to study the operational characteristics, efficiency, and performance curves of hydraulic machines.
These experiments provide insights into the conversion of fluid energy into mechanical work, which is crucial in various fields, including water resource management, power generation, and HVAC systems.
The laboratory aims to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world engineering applications, enhancing students' understanding of fluid mechanics and their ability to design and optimize fluid systems.
By participating in this lab, students develop critical skills such as experimental analysis, data interpretation, and troubleshooting, which are essential for their future roles as mechanical engineers.

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List of Major Equipment

S. No.	Details of Equipment
1	Centrifugal Pump Test Rig – 2 Nos.
2	Bernoulli’s Experiment Set-up
3	Calibration of Venturimeter Experiment Set-up
4	Calibration of Orifice-meter Experiment Set-up
5	Determination of Pipe Friction (Major Losses) Experiment Set-up
6	Rectangular Notch Experiment Set-up
7	Determination of Minor Losses in pipes Experiment Set-up
8	Reynolds Experimental Set-up
9	Reciprocating Pump Experiment Set-up
10	Measurement of Metacentric Height Experiment Set-up
11	Hydraulic Jump Experiment Set-up (Open Rectangular Channel Flow)

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Laboratory Course Outcome

Name of Subject:	FLUID MECHANICS AND MACHINERY
LABORATORY COURSE OUTCOME
CO1	Understand conservation of energy in fluid mechanics through verification of Bernoulli's theorem.
CO2	Distinguish and calibrate different flow measuring devices.
CO3	Estimate the head losses in pipe flow.
CO4	Evaluate the performance parameters of impulse and reaction turbines.
CO5	Test the performance parameters of the positive and non-positive displacement pumps.

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List of Experiments

Sr. No.	Experiment List
1.	To verify Bernoulli’s theorem.
2.	To determine the coefficient of discharge of Venturimeter.
3.	To determine the coefficient of discharge of Orifice meter.
4.	To determine the Darcy-Weisbach friction factor for given pipes of different materials.
5.	To determine the performance characteristics of Pelton wheel.
6.	To determine the performance characteristics of Francis Turbine.
7.	To determine the performance characteristics of Centrifugal Pump.
8.	To determine the performance characteristics of Reciprocating pump.
Open Ended Experiments
1.	To identify the laminar, transition and turbulent flow regimes in pipe flow using Reynolds experiment
2.	To verify the impulse momentum equation using impact of jet on vane. (Through Virtual Labs)
3.	To calculate minor losses of various pipe joints.