BAG401 Fluid Mechanics and Open Channel Hydraulics Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 4th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BAG401 Fluid Mechanics and Open Channel Hydraulics (also written as KAG401) is a subject in Semester 4 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Module - 1, Module - 2, Module - 3, Module - 4, Module -5. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BAG401 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BAG401 / KAG401 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Fluid Mechanics and Open Channel Hydraulics |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 4th Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BAG401 Fluid Mechanics and Open Channel Hydraulics Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Module - 1
Module - 1: Properties of fluids: Ideal and real fluid. Newtonian and non Newtonian fluid, Pressure and its measurement, Pascal’s law, pressure forces on plane and curved surfaces, centre of pressure, buoyancy, Meta centre and Meta centric height, condition of floatation and stability of submerged and floating bodies.
Unit 2: Module - 2
Module - 2: Kinematics of fluid flow: Lagrangian and Eulerian description of fluid motion, continuity equation, path lines, streak lines and stream lines, stream function, velocity potential and flow net. Types of fluid flow, translation, rotation, circulation and vorticity, Vortex motion; Dynamics of fluid flow, Bernoulli’s theorem, venturimeter, orifice meter and nozzle, siphon.
Unit 3: Module - 3
Module - 3: Laminar flow: Stress strain relationships, flow between infinite parallel plates both plates fixed, , average velocity; Laminar and turbulent flow in pipes, general equation for head loss Darcy, Equation, Minor and major hydraulic losses through pipes and fittings, flow through network of pipes, hydraulic gradient and energy gradient; Chezy’s formula for loss of head in pipes, Flow through simple and compound pipes.
Unit 4: Module - 4
Module - 4: Dimensional analysis and similitude: Rayleigh’s method and Buckingham’s `Pi’ theorem, types of similarities, dimensionless numbers.
Unit 5: Module -5
Module -5: Introduction to fluid machinery, Centrifugal pump – construction work done, heads and its efficiencies, NPSH, priming. Reciprocating pump and its working, slip and classification.
BAG401 Course Outcomes
- Category
- Subject Name Departmental Course
- Scheme and FLUID MECHANICS & OPEN CHANNEL HYDRAULICS
- Credits
- L-T-P Theory Sessional Total Credit
- Pre-requisites Marks
- (if any) Test Assig/Att.
- 3-1-0
- Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics of secondary level.
- At the end of this course, the student will be able to
- CO 1 Understand property of fluid, measurement of pressure K2 & K3
- and conditions of floating and submerged bodies.
- CO 2 Analyze the fluid flow, continuity equation, fluid motion, K2, K3 & K4
- Bernoulli’s theorem with its applications.
- CO 3 Analyze the laminar and turbulent flow, flow through pipes, K2 & K4
- major and minor losses in pipe.
- Illustrate the dimensional analysis, dimensionless numbers,
- CO 4 similitude: Rayleigh’s method and Buckingham’s `Pi’ K2 & K3
- theorem
- CO 5 Understand the fluid machinery, centrifugal and K4 & K5
- reciprocating pump.
- K1- Remember, K2- Understand, K3- Apply, K4- Analyze, K5-Evaulate, K6- Create
BAG401 Reference Books
- Study of manometers and pressure gauges
- Verification of Bernoulli’s theorem
- Determination of coefficient of discharge of venture-meter and orifice meter
- Determination of coefficient in pipeline
- Determination of coefficient of discharge for rectangular and triangular notch
- Determination of coefficient of discharge for mouth piece
- Measurement of force exerted by water jets on flat and hemispherical vanes
- Determination of meta-centric height
- Determination of efficiency of hydraulic ram
- Determination of surface tension of a given liquid.
Frequently Asked Questions about BAG401
What is the syllabus of BAG401 Fluid Mechanics and Open Channel Hydraulics?
The AKTU BAG401 Fluid Mechanics and Open Channel Hydraulics syllabus is divided into 5 units: Module - 1; Module - 2; Module - 3; Module - 4; Module -5. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BAG401?
BAG401 Fluid Mechanics and Open Channel Hydraulics has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0 and 4 credits.
Is BAG401 the same subject as KAG401?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BAG401 and KAG401 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BAG401 taught in?
BAG401 Fluid Mechanics and Open Channel Hydraulics is taught in Semester 4 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BAG401 worth?
BAG401 Fluid Mechanics and Open Channel Hydraulics carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BAG401 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BAG401?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Agriculture Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
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