The document outlines various experiments to determine fluid mechanics properties and conduct performance tests of machines. Specifically, it lists experiments to: 1. Determine head losses, coefficients of discharge for various flow measurement devices and fittings by conducting experiments and plotting graphs. 2. Conduct performance tests on several machines including air compressors, turbines, pumps and blowers to obtain their characteristics and plot relevant graphs for constant parameters like speed and head. 3. Measure coefficients of discharge for impact jets on inclined and hemispherical vanes using different nozzle diameters.

1. 1. Determine the head loss friction in a pipe for i) 1’’ inch pipe.
2. Conduct performance test on two stage reciprocating air compressor and plot relevant
graphs.
1. Determine the coefficient of discharge of impact jet on vane for inclined Vane.
a) 6mm diameter nozzle b)5 mm diameter nozzle
2. Conduct performance test on two stage reciprocating air compressor and plot relevant
graphs.
1. Determine the Cd for Venturimeter also plot a graph.
2. Conduct performance test on Air Blower for different opening ( ½, full)
1. Determine the head loss due to various fittings in pipe.(sudden contraction)
2. Conduct performance test on Air Blower for different opening ( 1/4, 3/4)
1. Determine the head loss due to various fittings in pipe.(sudden expansion).
2. Conduct performance test on Centrifugal pump for constant speed and also draw the
performance curve for the same.
1. Determine the Cd for orificemeter also plot a graph.
2. Conduct performance test on Centrifugal pump for constant Head and also draw the
performance curve for the same.

2. 1.Determine the coefficient of discharge of impact jet on vane for inclined Vane.
a) 6mm diameter nozzle b)5 mm diameter nozzle
2. Conduct performance test on Francis turbine for constant speed and also draw the
performance curves for the same
1. Determine the head loss due to friction in a pipe for i) 1/2’’ inch pipe.
2. Conduct performance test on Francis turbine for constant speed and also draw the
performance curve for the same
1. Determine the head loss due to various fittings in pipe (for gate valve).
2. Conduct performance test on Francis turbine for constant Head and also draw the
performance curve for the same.
1.Determine the coefficient of discharge of impact jet on vane for Hemispherical Vane.
a) 6mm diameter nozzle b)5 mm diameter nozzle
2. Conduct performance test on Francis turbine for constant speed and also draw the
performance curve for the same.
1.Determine the coefficient of discharge of impact jet on vanes for Hemispherical Vane.
a) 6mm diameter nozzle b)5 mm diameter nozzle
2.Conduct performance test on Pelton turbine for constant speed and also draw the
performance curve for the same.
1. Determine the valve of Cd for nozzle by experiment and graphical method.
2. Conduct performance test on Pelton turbine for constant speed and also draw the
performance curve for the same.

3. 1. Determine the head loss due to various fittings in pipe.(sudden expansion).
2. Conduct performance test on Pelton turbine for constant Head and also draw the
performance curve for the same.
1. Determine the Cd for Retangular Notch also plot a graph.
2. Conduct performance test on Pelton Wheel turbine for constant Head and also draw the
performance curve for the same.
1. Determine the Cd for orificemeter also plot a graph.
2. Conduct performance test on Reciprocating pump for constant Head and also draw the
performance curve for the same.
2 Conduct performance test on Reciprocating pump for constant Speed and also draw the
performance curve for the same.
1. Determine the head loss due to various fittings in pipe.(900 Elbow).
2. Conduct performance test on Francis turbine for Constant Head and also draw the
performance curve for the same.

4. 1. Determine the Cd for Venturimeter also plot a graph.
2. Conduct performance test on Air Blower for different opening (1/4, 3/4)
1. Determine the head loss due to various fittings in pipe.(sudden contraction)
2. Conduct performance test on Air Blower for different opening ( 1/4, 3/4)
1. Determine the Cd for Retangular Notch also plot a graph.
2. Conduct performance test on Pelton Wheel turbine for constant speed and also draw the
performance curve for the same.
1. Determine the Cd for V Notch( 600) also plot a graph.
2 Conduct performance test on Reciprocating pump for constant Head and also draw the
performance curve for the same.
1. Determine the head loss due to friction in a pipe for i) 3/4’’ inch pipe.
2. Conduct performance test on Reciprocating pump for constant Speed and also draw the
performance curve for the same.
1. Determine the Cd for Venturimeter also plot a graph.
2. Conduct performance test on Centrifugal pump for constant speed and also draw the
performance curve for the same.
1. Determine the Cd for V Notch( 600) also plot a graph.
2. Conduct performance test on Centrifugal pump for constant Head and also draw the
performance curve for the same.