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AEROENG C166 - Introduction to Compressible Flow

Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate COE - College of Engineering

Subject

AEROENG

Course Number

C166

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Introduction to Compressible Flow

Course Description

This course introduces the theory of compressible flows (gases) and the mathematics representation of different flow regimes. Students will learn about the governing equations of general compressible flows and special cases such as inviscid and irrotational flows. The course will cover the following topics: 1D-flow, converging-diverging nozzle, normal and oblique shock definitions and practical examples for aerospace applications, Mach waves, wave equation, shock tube, transonic flow, supersonic flow, method of characteristics, and an introduction to hypersonic flows. Practical examples of aerospace applications such as turbomachinery flows, flow past an airfoil and a 3D wing will be included.

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Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Papadopoulos, Gollner, Marcus, Savas

Prerequisites

MEC ENG 104, MEC ENG 163

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

Credit Restrictions. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.

Students will receive no credit for AERO ENG C166 after completing MEC ENG 166.

Credit Replacement Courses

Course Objectives

This course intends to introduce undergraduate engineering majors with an interest in aerospace engineering to the theory and concepts of compressible flow regimes, their definitions, governing equations, and techniques to evaluate flow characteristics using a variety of real-world aerospace use cases including both internal and external flows.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Define compressible flow and be able to provide a quantitative estimation of a flow to be compressible. • Be able to explain various terms in the governing equations of compressible flows and describe assumptions and derive equations for special flow types such as inviscid flows, quasi 1D flows, and irrotational flows. • Explain the flow behavior and characteristics in subsonic, transonic, supersonic and hypersonic flow regimes.

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