BCE403 Hydraulic Engineering & Machines Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 4th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BCE403 Hydraulic Engineering & Machines (also written as KCE403) is a subject in Semester 4 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 2-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: UNIT I Introduction, UNIT II Energy-Depth relationship, UNIT III Rapidly varied flow, Pumps. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BCE403 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCE403 / KCE403 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Hydraulic Engineering & Machines |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 4th Semester |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 2-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BCE403 Hydraulic Engineering & Machines Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: UNIT I Introduction
UNIT I Introduction: Basic concepts of free surface flows, velocity and pressure distribution, Mass, energy and momentum principle for prismatic and non-prismatic channels critical, subcritical and super-critical type of flows. Critical depth, concepts of specific energy and specific force. Chezy’s and Manning’s equations for uniform flow in open channel, Velocity distribution, most efficient channel section, [8 Hours]
Unit 2: UNIT II Energy-Depth relationship
UNIT II Energy-Depth relationship: Application of specific energy principle for interpretation of open channel phenomena, flow through vertical and horizontal contractions. Equation of gradually varied flow and its limitations, flow classification and surface profiles, integration of varied flow equation by analytical, graphical and numerical methods. [8 Hours]
Unit 3: UNIT III Rapidly varied flow
UNIT III Rapidly varied flow: Hydraulic jump; Evaluation of the jump elements in rectangular channels on horizontal beds, energy dissipaters, open channel surge, celerity of the gravity wave, deep and shallow water waves. [8 Hours]
Unit 4: Pumps
UNIT IV Impulse momentum equation- Impact of Jets-plane stationary and moving plates. Pumps: - reciprocating pumps , centrifugal pumps: operation, velocity triangles, performance curves, cavitation, multi staging, selection of pumps. [8 Hours]
Unit 5
UNIT V Impulse and reaction turbines; Pelton Turbine, equations for jet and rotor size, efficiency, Francis and Kaplan type, unit quantities, similarity laws and specific speed, cavitation, characteristic curves. [8 Hours] Books and References: 1. Chow,V.T. “Open Channel hydraulics” McGraw Hill Publication 2. Subramanya, K., Flow through Open Channels, TMH, New Delhi 3. Ranga Raju, K.G., Flow through open channels, T.M.H. New Delhi 4. Rajesh Srivastava, Flow through Open Channels , Oxford University Press 5. Streeter, V.L.& White E.B., ”Fluid Mechanics” McGraw Hill Publication 6. Modi & Seth “Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics” Standard Publications. 7. RK Bansal “Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines” Laxmi Publication 8. AK Jain “Fluid Mechanics” Khanna Publication. 9. Houghtalen, “Fundamentals of Hydraulics Engineering Systems” 4/e Pearson Education, Noida
BCE403 Course Outcomes
- 1. Apply their knowledge of fluid mechanics in addressing problems in open channels.
- 2. Solve problems in uniform, gradually and rapidly varied flows in steady state
- conditions.
- 3. Apply impulse momentum equation for estimating thr performance of pumps.
BCE403 Reference Books
- Normal Consistency of cement.
- Initial & final setting time of cement
- Compressive strength of cement
- Fineness of cement by air permeability and Le-chatalier’s apparatus.
- Soundness of cement.
- Tensile strength
Frequently Asked Questions about BCE403
What is the syllabus of BCE403 Hydraulic Engineering & Machines?
The AKTU BCE403 Hydraulic Engineering & Machines syllabus is divided into 5 units: UNIT I Introduction; UNIT II Energy-Depth relationship; UNIT III Rapidly varied flow; Pumps. 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 BCE403?
BCE403 Hydraulic Engineering & Machines has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 2-1-0 and 3 credits.
Is BCE403 the same subject as KCE403?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCE403 and KCE403 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BCE403 taught in?
BCE403 Hydraulic Engineering & Machines is taught in Semester 4 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BCE403 worth?
BCE403 Hydraulic Engineering & Machines carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 2-1-0.
Where can I download BCE403 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BCE403 Hydraulic Engineering & Machines previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCE403?
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 Civil 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.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Civil Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.