BME302 Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BME302 Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines (also written as KME302) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Books and References and New Delhi, India and New York, USA. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BME302 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BME302 / KME302 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BME302 Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1
Definition of fluid, Newton’s law of viscosity, Units and dimensions-Properties of fluids, mass density, specific volume, specific gravity, viscosity, compressibility and surface tension, Incompressible flow, Bernoulli’s equation and its applications - Pitot tube, orifice meter, and venturi meter.
Unit 2
Continuum & free molecular flows. Steady and unsteady, uniform and non-uniform, laminar and turbulent flows, rotational and irrotational flows, compressible and incompressible flows, subsonic, sonic and supersonic flows, sub- critical, critical and supercritical flows, one, two- and three dimensional flows, streamlines, continuity equation for 3D and 1D flows.
Unit 3
Equation of motion for laminar flow through pipes resistance to flow, minor losses, pipe in series and parallel, power transmission through a pipe, siphon, water hammer. Boundary layer thickness, boundary layer over a flat plate, laminar boundary layer, application of momentum equation, turbulent boundary layer, laminar sublayer, separation and its control, Drag and lift.
Unit 4
Introduction to hydrodynamic thrust of jet on a fixed and moving surface, Classification of turbines, Impulse turbines, Constructional details, Velocity triangles, Power and efficiency calculations, Governing of Pelton wheel. Francis and Kaplan turbines, Constructional details, Velocity triangles, Power and efficiency Selection of water turbines.
Unit 5: Books and References · New Delhi, India · New York, USA
Classifications of centrifugal pumps, Vector diagram, Work done by impellor, Efficiencies of centrifugal pumps, Specific speed, Cavitation & separation, reciprocating pump theory, Slip, Indicator diagram, Effect of acceleration, air vessels, Comparison of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps. Books and References: 1. Introduction to fluid mechanics and Fluid machines by S.K Som, Gautam Biswas, S Chakraborty. 2. Fluid mechanics and machines by R.K Bansal. 3. F. M. White, Fluid Mechanics, 6th Ed., Tata McGraw-Hill, 2008. 4. Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications by V.K. Gupta et.al. 5. Fluid Mechanics by Yunus Cengel. 5. Batchelor, G. K. (1999). Introduction to fluid dynamics. New Delhi, India: Cambridge University Press. 6. Acheson, D. J. (1990). Elementary fluid dynamics. New York, USA: Oxford University Press. 7. R.W. Fox, A.T. McDonald and P.J. Pritchard, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, 6th Ed., John Wiley, 2004. 8. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, 5/ed by Mahesh Kumar, Pearson Education 9. Fluid Mechanics, 2e in SI Units, by R.C Hibbeler, Pearson Education
BME302 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course , the student will be able to
- CO 1 Understand the application of mass and momentum conservation laws for fluid flows. K2
- CO 2 K2
- CO 3 Understand the importance of dimensional analysis. K3
- CO 4 K3
- CO 5 Evaluate the velocity and pressure variations in various types of simple flows. K2
- 3-1-0
- Unit Mathematically analyze the flow in water pumps and turbines. Proposed
- Understand about the functioning of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps. Lecture
Frequently Asked Questions about BME302
What is the syllabus of BME302 Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines?
The AKTU BME302 Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines syllabus is divided into 5 units: Books and References and New Delhi, India and New York, USA. 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 BME302?
BME302 Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0.
Is BME302 the same subject as KME302?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BME302 and KME302 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BME302 taught in?
BME302 Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
Where can I download BME302 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BME302 Fluid Mechanics and Fluid 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 BME302?
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 Aeronautical 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 Aeronautical Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.