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1. Fluid Transient Flow Concepts
1.1. Classification of Flow and Definitions
1.1.1. The Cause of Transients
1.1.2. Methods of Analysis
1.2. Arithmetic Derivation of Transient Flow Equations
1.3. Effects of Air Entrainment
1.4. Rapid and Slow Valve Closure, and Limiting Point Concepts
2. Basic Differential Equations for Transient Flow
2.1. Continuity Equation
2.2. Equation of Motion
2.3. Wave Speeds in Special Conduits
3.Solution of Transient Flow Equations by Method of Characteristics
3.1. Characteristics Equations
3.2. Finite-Difference Equations
3.3. Basic Boundary Conditions
3.4. Single Pipeline Applications (CA-1)
3.5. Complex Systems
3.6. Wave Reflections and Transmission at Junctions
4. Transients in Pumped Discharge Lines
4.1. Review of Pump Fundamentals
4.2. Sequence of Events during Power Failure
4.3. Dimensionless Pump Characteristics
4.4. Head Balance Equation and Calculation of Speed Change
4.5. Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) Concept
4.6. Estimation of Air Vessel Capacities (By Graphics and Hammer) (CA-2)
5. Column Separation, Air Release, and Entrapped Air
5.1. Column Separation Concept
5.2. Column Separation with Constant Wavespeed and No Air Release
5.3. Liquid-Gas Mixtures in an Elastic Pipe
6. Transients in Hydroelectric Power Plants (CA-3)
7. Methods for Controlling Transients
7.1. Wave Speed Reduction Methods
7.2. Air Chamber or Accumulator
7.3. Surge tanks
Reference Books: (Available at the Library)
Fluid Transients in Systems by E. Benjamin Wylie & Victor L. Streeter
Applied Hydraulic Transients by M. Hanif Chaudhry
Fluid Transients in Pipeline Systems by A R D Thorley
| Type of assessment | % |
| Homework Assignments | 5 |
| Computer Assignments | 30 |
| Midterm Exam | 30 |
| Final Examination | 35 |