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Fluid dynamics and turbomachines

ABOUT THE COURSE

The first part of the course introduces important concepts of fluid dynamics which forms the theoretical foundation for the second portion of the course on turbomachines. The course is intended for advanced B. Tech/B. E. students as well as a refresher course for practicing engineers working in the field of pump and turbine industries.


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Final Exam (in-person, invigilated, currently conducted in India) is mandatory for Certification and has INR Rs. 1100 as exam fee.

INTENDED AUDIENCE
1.    Undergraduate students and
2.    Practicing engineers (refresher course)

PRE-REQUISITES 

1. Basic Engineering Mathematics and
2. Engineering Mechanics
3. Basic Engineering Thermodynamics

INDUSTRY SUPPORT – LIST OF COMPANIES/INDUSTRY THAT WILL RECOGNIZE/VALUE THIS ONLINE COURSE

Pump and turbine industry

5488 students have enrolled already!!

COURSE INSTRUCTOR



Dr. Dhiman Chatterjee is currently an Associate Professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras. He teaches Incompressible Fluid Flow and Turbomachines. His research specialization includes turbomachines and cavitation.



Dr. Shamit Bakshi is currently an Associate Professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras. He teaches Incompressible Fluid Flow and IC Engines. His research specialization includes droplet/spray processes and I.C. Engine flows.
COURSE LAYOUT

Week 1    Introduction to fluid flows
Week 2    Integral approach for analyzing fluid flow
Week 3    Differential approach for analyzing fluid flow
Week 4    Incompressible viscous internal and external flow
Week 5    Introduction to turbomachines
Week 6    Principle of turbomachines
Week 7    Performance of pump and hydraulic turbine​​
​​Week 8    Performance of steam and gas turbine

REFEENCE BOOKS

1. Fox, R.W., Pritchard, P.J. and McDonald, A. T.,, “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, 7th edition, Wiley India, 2011.
2. White, F., M., “Fluid Mechanics”, 4th edition, McGraw-Hill, 1999.
3. Som, S.K., Biswas, G. and Chakraborty, S.,, “Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines”, 3rd edition, McGraw-Hill, 2012.
4. Dixon, S.L., “Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachines”, 4th edition, Butterworh Hinemann, 1998.
5. Kadambi, V. and Manohar Prasad, “An Introduction to Energy Conversion Vol.III: Turbomachinery”, , Wiley Eastern, 1997.
6. Gopalakrishnan, G. and Prithvi Raj, D. “A Treatise of Turbomachines”, Scitech Publications, 2002.

CERTIFiCATION EXAM :
  • The exam is optional for a fee.
  • Date and Time of Exam: October 7, 2018 (Sunday): 
  • Time of Exams: Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon session: 2pm to 5pm.
  • Exam for this Course will be available in both morning & afternoon sessions.
  • Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.
  • The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published.
CERTIFICATION:

  • Final score will be calculated as : 25% assignment score + 75% final exam score
  • 25% assignment score is calculated as 25% of average of  Best 6 out of 8 assignments
  • E-Certificate will be given to those who register and write the exam and score greater than or equal to 40% final score. Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup.It will have the logos of NPTEL and IIT Madras.It will be e-verifiable at nptel.ac.in/noc.