Syllabus
Unit 1
Basic concepts: Energy and momentum equations of compressible fluid flows – Stagnation states – Mach waves and Mach cone – Effect of Mach number on compressibility. Isentropic flows: Isentropic flow through variable area ducts. (10 hours)
Isentropic Flow: Nozzle and Diffusers, compressors and turbines – Use of Gas tables. Flow through ducts: Flow through constant area ducts with heat transfer (Rayleigh flow) and Friction (Fanno flow) – Variation of flow properties – Use of tables and charts – Generalized gas dynamics. (10 hours)
Unit 2
Normal and oblique shocks: Governing equations – Variation of flow parameters across the normal and oblique shocks – Prandtl Meyer relations – Expansion of supersonic flow, Use of table and charts – Applications. (10 hours)
Unit 3
Jet propulsion: Theory of jet propulsion – Thrust equation – Thrust power and propulsive efficiency – Operation principle – cycle analysis and use of stagnation state performance of ram jet, turbojet, turbofan and turbo-prop engines – Aircraft combustors. (7 hours)
Space propulsion: Types of rocket engines – Propellants – Ignition and combustion – Theory of rocket propulsion – Performance study – Staging – Terminal and characteristic velocity – Applications – Space flights.(8 hours)
