• Estimate the lift and drag for basic aerodynamic shapes in compressible, inviscid flows;
• Perform a numerical simulation of compressible flow through a variable area duct.
➢ Propulsion systems
• General performance parameters, thrust, power and efficiency, Air-breathing propulsion systems, Rocket Propulsion systems, Supersonic diffusers
➢ Method of Characteristics
• 2D MOC for inviscid supersonic flowpath analysis
Lecture 1: An Introduction
Homeworks
• Attending lectures, reading book and solving examples are not sufficient. You must work HWs yourself
➢ Introduction to compressible flows
• Definitions and equations of compressible flow, Sonic velocity and Mach number
➢ Varying-area adiabatic flow
• Isentropic flow, Nozzle operation, diffuser performance, Converging and converging-diverging nozzle