This is an ideal offering for the complete course on Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines. Written in a simple and lucid style, the book covers the basic principles and its application to the solution of engineering problems. This book is apt for self-study by the students and lays down a strong foundation for problem-solving abilities.

Table of Content
Chapter 1 Basic Concepts and Properties of Fluids Chapter 2 Fluid Pressure and Its Measurement Chapter 3 Hydrostatic Forces on Submerged Surfaces Chapter 4 Liquids in Relative Equilibrium Chapter 5 Buoyancy and Floatation Chapter 6 Fluid Kinematics Chapter 7 Fluid Dynamics Chapter 8 Vortex Flow Chapter 9 Potential Flow (Ideal Fluid Flow) Chapter 10 Flow Through Orifices and Mouthpieces Chapter 11 Flow Over Notches and Weirs Chapter 12 Laminar Flow (Viscous Flow) Chapter 13 Turbulent Flow in Pipes Chapter 14 Flow Through Pipes Chapter 15 Boundary Layer Theory Chapter 16 Drag and Lift on Submerged Bodies Chapter 17 Compressible Fluid Flow Chapter 18 Flow in Open Channels Chapter 19 Dimensional Analysis and Model Similitude Chapter 20 Impact of Free Jets and Basics of Fluid Machines Chapter 21 Pelton Turbine (Impulse Turbine) Chapter 22 Francis Turbine (Radial Flow Reaction Turbines) Chapter 23 Propeller and Kaplan Turbines (Axial Flow Reaction Turbines) Chapter 24 Performances of Hydraulic Turbines Chapter 25 Centrifugal Pumps Chapter 26 Reciprocating Pumps Chapter 27 Hydraulic Systems"

Salient Features
1. Emphasis is given on gradual built-up of concepts with numerous illustrations. 2. Exhaustive covergae of Hydraulic machines 3. More than 700 solved examples are provided. Most of these are similar to questions asked in university examination 4. A complete solutions manual is provided for the instructors"