Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Department of Mechanical Engineering

ESO204: Fluid Mechanics and Rate Processes (3-1-0-11)
Semester: 2024-25-I
Instructor: Arun K Saha, Mechanical Engg. Dept., Office: Room # SL210, Ph: 7869, Email: [email protected]
Lectures - Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 1100-1200 hrs, all in L16, Office hours- Thursday: 1700-1800 hrs
Tutorials- Thursday: 1100-1200 hrs
Tutor List:
Name Sec Room Name Sec Room Name Sec Room
Prof. S. K. Gupta G1 L9 Prof. Ashoke De G2 L14 Prof. Deepa M. Veedu G3 T107
Prof. Naveen Tiwari G4 T108 Mr. Raghavendra Naidu S G5 T109 Mr. Amar Yadav G6 T110
Mr. Rijin Rajan G7 L16 Mr. Rishi Kumar G8 L17 Mr. Rupesh K. Singh G9 WL228

Course Outcome: To understand the fundamental principles of heat transfer and fluid mechanics and
to apply them to demonstrate the ability to solve engineering problems.

Course Outline: (Detailed course content has been provided at the end)
(i) Fluid statics. (ii) Flow kinematics, (iii) Fluid dynamics, (iv) High Reynolds number flow, (iv) Heat transfer.
Text Books:
1. Yunus A. Cengel and John M. Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, 3rd/4th/any
Edition, McGraw Hill.
2. Yunus A. Cengel and Ghajar, Afshin J., Heat and Mass Transfer, 6th Edition/any Edition, McGraw-Hill
Education.
Central Library has the Ebook version of both the above books. Also, there are also a few print copies of the
books kept in the reference section of the library.

Further Reading: (i) F. M. White, Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill Education, 7th/8th Edition, (ii) Fox and
McDonald, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Wiley India Ltd., 4th/5th Edition.

Grading:
Attendance (Lectures): 5%
Mid Semester Examination: (September 17-22) 25%
End Semester Examination: (November 17-26) 40%
Quiz (number of Qz: 4): 20%
(Qz1: Aug 22; Qz2: Sept 12; Qz3: Oct 19; Qz4: Nov 07)
Tutors’ assessment: 10%
Grading will be relative. However, for a passing grade, a minimum of absolute performance is necessary.
Students failing to have 70% attendance may be recommended for de-registration. It is mandatory to
appear for the end-semester examination to pass the course.

Make-up Examinations:
The level of the make-up examinations will be tougher than the regular ones.
Missing mid-semester examination/quiz: Make-up examination will be offered only for students who have a
valid medical certificate from the institute's health center or leave certificate. If a student misses a mid-semester
examination, he/she must immediately contact the instructor and submit the valid medical or leave certificate.
Quiz/mid-semester makeup will be conducted at the end of the course and the date will be announced in due
course.
Missing the end-semester examination: Students missing the end semester examination will need to apply to
DOAA office/instructor with required documents, and the approval for make-up will be decided by DOAA
office/instructor. The make-up examination will be conducted as per the timetable announced by
DOAA/instructor.
Note:
• Misconduct of any kind (such as proxy in attendance or adopting unfair means during examinations, copying
assignments) will be duly reported to institute authorities.
• Mobile phones must be switched off during lectures.
• You must arrive at the right time for the lectures.
TAs: 1. Gyanesh Kumar, Email: [email protected]
2. Ajit Kumar, Email: [email protected]
3. Yogender, Email: [email protected]
4. Senthan S., Email: [email protected]
5. Chirag Kamani, Email: [email protected]

Note: E-resources will be uploaded on HelloIITK (hello.iitk.ac.in) or emailed to you if required.

COURSE CONTENT
Syllabus of Fluid Mechanics and Rate Processes (ESO204)
Introduction to fluids
Fluid Statics: pressure as a scalar, manometry, forces on submerged surfaces (NO moments NOR center of
pressure)
Flow Kinematics: Description of flows; field approach, Euler acceleration formula, streamlines, streaklines, etc.
Fluid Dynamics: Reynolds transport theorem Conservation of mass; stream function, Linear (NOT angular)
Momentum balance
Navier Stokes (NS) equation; elementary derivation; application; Poiseuille flow, Couette flow Acceleration of
fluid particle.
Differential relation of mass conservation; Incompressible and compressible flow; Fully developed flow through
channel (and Couette flow), and pipe using elemental volume method.
Energy equation Bernoulli equation, applications including flow measurement (Pitot tube, Orifice meters); Pipe
flows and losses in fittings.
Similitude and modelling: using nondimensionalization of NS equations and boundary conditions,
simplifications for cases without free surfaces and without cavitation (scale factor approach should NOT be
done).
High Reynolds Number Flow: Prandtl’s approximation; basic inviscid flow; need for boundary layer; Magnus
effect (mathematical derivations be avoided), Boundary layers elementary results for flat plates. Separation, flow
past immersed bodies (bluff, streamlined); physics of ballgames (qualitative).
Heat Transfer: Introduction, rate law and conservation law, Conduction equation; nondimensionalization,
various approximations, Steady state conduction concept of resistances in series and of critical thickness of
insulation, Unsteady conduction; significance of Biot and Fourier numbers, Heissler charts; Low Bi case.
We are perpetually striving to enhance the overall course experience. Please do not hesitate to contact the
instructor, tutors, or TAs via email.