The paper on Fluid Flow is a important part of the degree in bachelor in engineering from the much reputed University of Mumbai University under the stream of Chemical Engineering. The paper on fluid flow is encountered in the fourth semester of the degree. The paper on Fluid Flow has a theory and practical paper.

Paper pattern:

The paper on Fluid Flow is a theoretical based paper. The paper has two parts , one theoretical and the other a practical paper. The paper has six modules in the syllabus, and questions are asked from the various sections in an unequal distribution. There are seven questions in total in the entire question paper and one need to attempt any five out of these. Each of the questions have twenty marks and are long essay type questions that require in depth knowledge of the subject.

Maximum marks and time allotted for the paper:

The maximum marks allotted for the Fluid Flow paper is hundred marks. The time allotted to the theoretical paper on Fluid Flow is three hours only.

Frequently asked questions:

The paper on Fluid Flow has the questions on the following topics being repeated yearly. Some of the important topics are flow of fluids like constant flow per unit area, the pattern of fluid flow in pipes an channels, continuity motion, drop in pressure and its equation, resistance to flow. The flow of compressible liquid or fluids, two phase gas liquid flow, Newtonian flow.

Books:

• McCabe, W.L. Smith, J.C. Harriot, Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering,  MC Graw Hill International Edition
• Coulson J.M., Richardson.J F., Backhurst J.R. and J.H. Harker Chemical Engineering