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Course Detail

Course Name Compressible Fluid Flow
Course Code 23AEE212
Program B. Tech. in Aerospace Engineering
Semester 4
Credits 3
Campus Coimbatore

Syllabus

Unit 1

Review of Thermodynamics: Energy Equation – Compressible Flows: Isentropic Flow, Stagnation Properties. Propagation of Sound, Mach number, Distinction between Subsonic and Supersonic flows, Introduction to Pressure Coefficient and Prandtl–Glauert transformation, Formation of Shock waves.

 

 

Unit 2

Flow Through Varying-area Ducts – Normal Shock Wave – Oblique Shock Wave – Shock Polar – Shock Wave Interactions – Prandtl-Meyer Expansion – Effect of Back Pressure on Nozzle Flows – Supersonic Wind Tunnels.

 

Unit 3

Fanno Flow – Rayleigh Flow – Representation of Shock Waves on the T-S Diagram – Small Perturbation Theory – Similarity Rules – Introduction to the Method of Characteristics .Sessions with more emphasis on Experiential learning: Parametric design of supersonic inlets/nozzles: Calculations using Applets; Schlieren demonstration of shock flows.

 

Objectives and Outcomes

Pre-Requisites: 23AEExxx-Mechanics of Fluids Course Objectives
  • Introduce students to the basics of compressibility of flow and the related
  • Enable them to analyze subsonic and supersonic flows with simplified analytical
  • Provide an introduction to the applications of compressible flow analysis in aerospace

Course Outcomes 

CO1: Study the impact of compressibility on gas flows and analyze shock waves

CO2: Analyze expansion waves.

CO3: Learn about compressible flow through CD nozzles.

CO4: Study the impact of friction and heat transfer on compressible flow.

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Evaluation Pattern

Evaluation Pattern

Assessment Internal End Semester
Midterm Exam 30  
*Continuous Assessment (CA) 30  
End Semester   40
  • CA – Can be Quizzes, Assignment, Projects, and Reports

Text Books / References

Text Book(s)

John D Anderson, “Modern Compressible Flow,” 4th edition, Mcgraw-Hill, 2021.

Reference(s)

Shapiro.A.H, “The Dynamics and Thermodynamcis of Compressible Fluid Flow,” Vol.1, Ronald Press Company, 1977. Zucker.R.D and Biblarz.O, “Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics,” 3rd edition, John Wiley, 2020.

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