Credit Structure: (3-2)4

Catalog Description:
Laminar and turbulent flows. Friction factor in pipe flow. Computation of flow in single pipes: Hydraulic machinery: turbines and pumps. Pipeline systems and networks. General characteristics and classification of open channel flow: pressure and velocity distribution. Continuity equation. Energy concept. Momentum principle. Uniform flow. Rapidly varied flow gradually-varied flow. Design of nonerodible and erodible channels.

Course Objectives:
The aim of the course is to teach the concepts of laminar and turbulent flows and friction factors in pipes and open channels; to apply continuity, momentum and energy principles for the solution of various pipeline and open channel problems.

Prerequisites:
CE 371

Textbook(s):
B.R. Munson, D.F. Young and T.H. Okiishi, "Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics", John Wiley & Sons, 1994.
A. Gunyakti, M. Gogus and I. Aydin, "Hydromechanics", Lecture Notes, METU, 1992.

Reference(s):
V.L. Streeter, "Fluid Mechanics", McGraw-Hill Inc.-Kogakusha Co., 1971.
J.K. Vennard and R.L. Street, "Elementary Fluid Mechanics", John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1976.
I.H. Shames, "Mechanics of Fluids", McGraw-Hill-Kogakusha, 1982.
J.W. Daily and D.R.F. Harleman, "Fluid Dynamics", Addision-Wesley Pub. Co., 1966.
J.W. Chow, "Open-Channel Hydraulics", McGraw-Hill-Kogakusha, 1959.
F.M. Henderson, Open Channel Flow", McMillan Company, 1966.
R.H. French, Open-Channel Hydraulics", McGraw-Hill, 1987.

Syllabus:
1. Introduction
2. Pipe Flow: Laminar and turbulent flows, head loss and friction factor in pipe flow, computation of flow in single pipes, nonuniform flow and minor losses, pipeline systems, networks, pumped discharge lines and gravity pipelines.
3. Open Channel Flow: Basic equations (continuity, momentum, energy), uniform flow, specific energy concept and critical flow, specific force and rapidly varied flow, gradually varied flow, design of open channels for uniform flow.

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
None

Computer Usage:
None

Laboratory Work:
1. Cavitation experiment
2. Reynolds experiment
3. Venturimeter
4. Losses in pipe fittings
5. Unsteady pipe flow
6. Pumps and turbines
7. Flow through porous media
8. Flow types in open channels and channel transitions
9. Flow measurements in open channels
10. Hydraulic model - scour after stilling basin

Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None
Engineering Design: 1.5 credits
Engineering Sciences: 2.5 credits
Humanities & Social Sciences: None
Departmental: None

Instructors:
Uygur Sendil