BPL302 Fluid Mechanics and Rheology Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BPL302 Fluid Mechanics and Rheology (also written as KPL302) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. 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.
BPL302 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BPL302 / KPL302 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Fluid Mechanics and Rheology |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BPL302 Fluid Mechanics and Rheology Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1
UNIT-I (08 Lectures) 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, venturi meter and bend meter, notches and weirs, momentum equation and its application to pipe bends.
Unit 2
UNIT-II (08 Lectures) 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, circulation, stream function and velocity potential. Buckingham’s Pi theorem, important dimensionless numbers and their significance.
Unit 3
UNIT-III (08 Lectures) Equation of motion for laminar flow through pipes, turbulent flow, isotropic, homogenous turbulence, scale and intensity of turbulence, measurement of turbulence, eddy viscosity, resistance to flow, minor losses, pipe in series and parallel, power transmission through a pipe, siphon, water hammer, three reservoir problems and pipe networks. 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, drag on a sphere, a two-dimensional cylinder, and an aerofoil, Magnus effect.
Unit 4
UNIT-IV (08 Lectures) Introduction to polymer rheology, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, shear stress, shear strain and shear rate, shear modulus, bulk modulus, Zero shear viscosity, Dependence of viscosity with temperature, shear stress, Viscoelasticity - effect of rate of strain, temperature and time on mechanical behavior of polymeric materials.
Unit 5: Books and References · New Delhi, India · New York, USA
UNIT-V(08 Lectures) Measurement of viscosity and normal stresses. Dynamic flow behavior, time dependent fluid responses. Capillary rheometers, cone and plate viscometer, parallel-plate rheometer, oscillating disc rheometer, Mooney viscometer. Rheology of modified polymer systems. Measurements of rheological properties. 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
BPL302 Course Outcomes
- K2
- CO 1 Learn about the application of mass and momentum conservation laws for fluid flows. K2
- CO 2 Understand the importance of dimensional analysis. K2
- CO 3 Learn about velocity and pressure variations in various types of simple flows. K3
- CO 4 Learn the basics of polymer deformation and flow properties.
Frequently Asked Questions about BPL302
What is the syllabus of BPL302 Fluid Mechanics and Rheology?
The AKTU BPL302 Fluid Mechanics and Rheology 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 BPL302?
BPL302 Fluid Mechanics and Rheology has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus.
Is BPL302 the same subject as KPL302?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BPL302 and KPL302 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BPL302 taught in?
BPL302 Fluid Mechanics and Rheology is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
Where can I download BPL302 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 BPL302?
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 Plastic 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 Plastic Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.