Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

Name: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
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Learn Fluid Properties, Fluid Statics, Dynamics, Flow Thro' Pipes, Dimensional Analysis and more-For Aspiring Engineers

Created byBaskar P

Last updated 7/2025

English

What you'll learn

Learn fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics and its applications.
Understand various fluid properties such as density, specific weight, viscosity, and so on.
Estimate the power lost due to friction in bearings and sleeves.
Determine the velocity and acceleration of fluid at various point in a flow field.
Calculate the pressure and center of pressure on plane and curved surfaces.
Determine the pressure drop between two points in a pipe flow.
Derive a governing equation between different physical variables.

Course content

7 sections • 26 lectures • 2h 44m total length

Welcome to the Course - Fluid Mechanics3:29

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics2:24
Fluid Properties - Part-18:56
Numerical Example - 1 _ Mass density, specific weight, and specific gravity4:50
Numerical Example - 2_ Mass density, specific weight, and specific gravity3:00
Numerical Example - 3 _ Viscosity6:09
Numerical Example - 4 _ Viscosity5:15
Numerical Example - 5 _ Viscosity7:16
Numerical Example - 6 _ Viscosity9:06
Numerical Example - 7 _ Viscosity3:11
Numerical Example - 8 _ Kinematic Viscosity2:11
Numerical Example - 9 _ Viscosity4:55
Numerical Example - 10 _ Capillarity2:20
Numerical Example - 11 _ Bulk Modulus2:01

Introduction to Fluid Statics15:08
Explore Fluid Statics, the essential branch of fluid mechanics focusing on fluids at rest. This lesson covers fundamental concepts like pressure, its variation with depth (hydrostatic equation), and the behavior of fluids under gravity. Learn about Pascal's Principle (hydraulic systems), Buoyancy, and Archimedes' Principle (floating/sinking). Discover practical pressure measurement using manometers. Ideal for B.Tech. and Diploma engineering students in Fluid Mechanics, this module provides the bedrock for understanding dams, submarines, and hydraulic lifts. Master hydrostatics for core engineering applications.

Introduction to Fluid Dynamics13:55
Dive into Fluid Dynamics, the study of fluids in motion, a cornerstone of Fluid Mechanics for B.Tech and Diploma engineering students. This lesson introduces key flow characteristics (steady, unsteady, uniform), and the fundamental conservation laws: mass, momentum, and energy. Explore the Continuity Equation (A1V1=A2V2), Euler's Equation, and the crucial Bernoulli's Equation with its terms (pressure head, velocity head, elevation head). Understand Bernoulli's Principle applications (Venturi meter, Pitot tube, lift) and the practical General Energy Equation accounting for real fluid losses and pumps. Essential for aerospace, civil, mechanical, and biomedical engineering.
Euler's Equation of Motion7:45

Flow Through Pipes10:02
Master Flow Through Pipes, a critical module in Fluid Mechanics for B.Tech and Diploma students. This lesson introduces the dynamics of fluid movement in conduits, distinguishing between laminar flow and turbulent flow using the Reynolds Number. Understand the vital concept of head loss, including major losses (friction) and minor losses (fittings). Learn to apply the Darcy-Weisbach Equation and use the Moody Diagram for friction factor determination. Explore real-world pipe flow applications in water supply, HVAC, oil & gas pipelines, and pumping systems. Essential for efficient network design and fluid transport.
Numerical Example - Branched Pipes6:35

Requirements

Basic mathematics and science.

Description

What is Fluid Mechanics?

Fluid Mechanics is a branch of science that deals with fluids at rest and in motion.

How will this course help me in my studies and career?

Fluid Mechanics is one of the core subjects in the field of engineering and technology. Literally speaking, without the concept of Fluid Mechanics, there is no life in the world.

This subject plays a vital role in everything from agriculture to aviation. This is an important core subject for science and engineering students at the Diploma, and Degree level for various streams like Aeronautical, Automobile, Biotechnology, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and so on worldwide.

This course will teach you how the fluid properties affect one another, and how the forces act on the containing bodies. Also, you will learn how the fluids flow in a pipe or channel and how much energy is lost during the flow. This course is the core foundation for the design of pumps, turbines, dams, biomedical devices, cryogenic equipment, and so on.

At the end of the course, you will be able to draw out the important information from the descriptive real-world problems and perform mathematical modeling and calculation to obtain the optimum solution. This is what you call a problem-solving ability. Also, you will be able to apply the concepts to other areas of engineering applications. In other words, you will be able to utilize the skills and knowledge gained from this course in advanced-level subjects like Design of Hydraulic Structures and Machines, Biomedical Devices, Design of Thermal Systems, and so on.

Who this course is for:

Beginners who want to gain better understanding of Fluid Mechanics.
Diploma and Degree level Engineering students.
Practicing Engineers who want to refresh their knowledge on Fluid Mechanics.

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 3min