Aerospace Engineering > Aerodynamics
Aircraft Propulsion
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Basic Introduction & Thermodynamics
In this topic, we learn about basics of thermodynamics, energy equations, various thermodynamic cycles, types of engines, governing equations and other basic concepts.
Compressor and Diffuser
In this topic, we learn about compression process, centrifugal and axial compressor, blades, velocity triangles, optimization, surge and stall phenomenon, characteristics curve.
Combustion
In this topic, we learn about Bernoulli’s Equation, Venturi, Pitot Tube, Potential Flows, Combination Flows, Lift over cylinder, Kutta Joukowski Theorem
Incompressible Flow over Airfoils
In this topic, we learn about Airfoil Characteristics & Nomenclature, Kutta Condition, Circulation theorem, Thin Airfoil Theory, Airfoil Drag
Incompressible Flow over Finite Wings
In this topic, we learn about Downwash, Induced Drag, Biot Savart law, Helmholtz Theorem, Prandtl Lifting line Theory, Lifting Surface Theory and Delta Wing
3-D Incompressible Flow
In this topic, we learn about three dimensional source, three dimensional doublet, flow over sphere, 3D Panel Techniques, Applied Aerodynamics using CFD
Viscous Flow and Boundary Layers
In this topic, we learn about Viscosity, Navier Stokes Equation, Energy Equation, Boundary Layers, Laminar Boundary Layers, Turbulent Boundary Layers
2D Viscous Flow and Applications
In this topic, we learn about Governing Equations for 2D Viscous Flow, Couette Flow, Poiseuille’s Flow, Fluid Flowing between two moving drums in tangential direction
Compressible Flow: Basic Introduction
In this topic, we learn about Thermodynamics, Compressibility, Governing Equations, Total (Stagnation) Conditions, Supersonic Flow and Shock Waves
Supersonic Flow: Normal Shock Waves
In this topic, we learn about Normal Shock Equations, Speed of Sound, New form of Energy Equation, Calculation of Normal Shock wave properties, Velocity Measurement
Oblique Shocks and Expansion Waves
In this topic, we learn about Oblique Shocks, Flow over wedges and cones, Prandtl Meyer Expansion waves, Supersonic Airfoils, Shock Wave – Boundary Layer Interaction
Nozzles, Diffusers and Wind Tunnels
In this topic, we learn about Governing Equations for Quasi 1D Flow, Nozzles, Diffusers, Supersonic Wind Tunnels, Area Velocity Relation, Nozzle Characteristics
Linearized Subsonic Flow over Airfoils
In this topic, we learn about Oblique Shocks, Flow over wedges and cones, Prandtl Meyer Expansion waves, Supersonic Airfoils, Shock Wave – Boundary Layer Interaction
Linearized Supersonic Flow
In this topic, we learn about Derivation of Linearized Supersonic Formula, Applications to Supersonic Airfoils and Viscous Flow Applications: Supersonic Airfoil Drag