A textbook on the use of fluids in

        mechanical engineering

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Author’s Note

Chapter 1       Introduction, the structure of science, basic

                       premises, and systems of units

Chapter 2      Liquids at rest

Chapter 3.    The energy equation for liquids

Chapter 4      Flow lines and stable flow patterns

Chapter 5      Examples of the application of the energy

                       equation

Chapter 6      Viscosity

Chapter 7      Friction in pipes

Chapter 8     The loss of head in turbulent flow through pipe-fittings

Chapter 9    The energy equation in power form; parallel

                             pipes; branched pipes; time of emptying

Chapter 10    The flow of liquids in open ducts

Chapter 11    Ship resistance and the concept of model testing

Chapter 12   Dimensional analysis and rational expressions

Chapter 13 Compressible flow in pipes and nozzles

Chapter 14 Flow round bodies moving at supersonic speed

Chapter 15 Swirling flow

Chapter 16 Lubricated bearings and fluid dampers

Chapter 17 Unsteady flow of liquids in pipes

Appendix 1 Laboratory exercises