Course

Propeller Testing: Estimation of Static Performance, Estimation of Figure of Merit – Nozzle Testing: Mach number Distribution along a Convergent-divergent Nozzle – Flame Speed Measurement: Variation of Flame Speed with Equivalence Ratio – Study of Free Incompressible Jet: Study of Velocity Profiles and the Entrainment Process – Cascade Testing: Measurements of Velocity and Pressure in a Cascade Flow Field: Effect of the Variation in Angle of Attack.

Objectives

• To learn the thermal and fluid flow measurement techniques pertaining to the aircraft and rocket propulsion systems using experimental simulation of thermal fluid flow behavior.

Course Outcomes

• CO1: Conduct the fluid and thermal flow experiments and identify the errors and uncertainties.
• CO2: Acquire the understanding of the engineering principles from the different experimental fluid-thermal flow measurements.
• CO3: Examine and interpret the experimental results available in the form of tables, graphs, and figures.
• CO4: Develop the report from the experimental procedure and outcome of the experiments.

CO – PO Mapping

Textbook(s)

• Phillip Hill and Carl Peterson, “Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion,” 2^nd edition, Pearson (India), 2009.

Evaluation Pattern