SYLLABUS:

FLOW IN OPEN CHANNELS: Definition of channel, difference between pipe and open channel flow, classification, types of flows, geometric properties of open channels.

Uniform flow in open channels, Chezy‟s & Manning‟s formula, Most economical open sections- rectangular, trapezoidal, circular sections- derivations. Specific Energy, definitions, Specific Energy curve, condition for Maximum discharge & Minimum specific energy, critical flow in rectangular sections.

FLOW IN OPEN CHANNELS (NON-UNIFORM FLOW): Definition, Types of Non- Uniform flows, Gradually Varied flow- derivation & Problems, Classification of channel bottom slopes, hydraulic jump, hydraulic jump in a rectangular channel, types & applications.

IMPACT OF JET ON VANES: Introduction to impulse momentum equation, Force exerted by a jet of water on fixed and moving plates- Vertical, inclined, symmetrical and unsymmetrical curved plates, series of curved vanes, velocity triangles, work done & efficiency

TURBINES: Definition, classification, Pelton turbine, theory, equation for work done and efficiency, problems, Francis turbine, Kaplan turbine, theory, equation for work done and efficiency, Specific speed, unit quantities, characteristic curves.

PUMPS: Definition, classification general principle, priming, work done, minimum starting speed

REFERENCES

Text Books:

1. Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics – P.N. Modi & S.M. Seth, Standard Book House, New Delhi.

Reference Books:

1. Experimental Fluid Mechanics - Asawa,G.L., Vol.1, Nem Chand and Bros.,

2. Flow through Open Channels , Subramanya K, TMH Publications

3. Fluid Mechanics- R.K. Bansal, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi.

4. Fluid Mechanics- K.L. Kumar, S. Chand & Company Ltd, New Delhi.

5. Fluid Mechanics through Problems- Garde, R.J., New Age International Publications, New Delhi.

6. Flow through open channels- Ranga Raju, K.G., T.M.H. 2nd edition

7. Open Channel Hydraulics- V.T. Chow, Mc-Graw Hill Publications.

e-books:

1. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105103096

2. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105107059/

3. http://elearning.vtu.ac.in/P6/enotes/CV44/Flw_OpenCh-NB.pdf