FME Unit 4 Notes AKTU (BME101)

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AKTU Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering (BME101) Unit 4 notes for B.Tech Semester 1/2 – Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Applications. Topics: Fluid…

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Unit 4: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Applications – AKTU syllabus topics

  • Fluid Properties: Viscosity Density Specific Gravity, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluid, Pascal's Law, Continuity Equation
  • Hydraulic Turbines: Pelton Wheel Turbine, Francis Turbine
  • Hydraulic Pumps: Centrifugal Pump, Reciprocating Pump, Hydraulic Lift

Most asked AKTU PYQ questions from Unit 4

  1. Q5a. What are hydraulic turbines? How are they classified? Write their advantages and disadvantages? (10 marks, 2020-21)
  2. Q5b. What is Turbine? Explain construction details of Pelton Turbine with diagram. (10 marks, 2021-22)
  3. Q2c. What are hydraulic pumps? Enlist the various types of pumps. (10 marks, 2020-21)
  4. Q4a. State Pascal's Law and give examples where it is applied. (10 marks, 2020-21)
  5. Q6b. Explain the construction working principle of the Pelton wheel turbine with a neat sketch. (7 marks, 2025-26)
  6. Q2d. Draw the schematic arrangement of a Pelton wheel turbine and state the applications. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  7. Q2b. Explain the construction and working of Pelton Wheel with neat diagram. (7 marks, 2023-24)
  8. Q2d. Draw velocity triangle diagram for Pelton Wheel turbine. Differentiate between the turbines and pumps. (7 marks, 2023-24)
  9. Q2d. Define Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids. State and prove the Pascal's law. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  10. Q5a. Describe the Pascal Law. Explain the working of Hydraulic Lift with the help of a neat diagram. (10 marks, 2021-22)

AKTU paper codes: BME101, BME201, KME101, KME201

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